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Violinist Esther Abrami Celebrates Women Composers in New Album

4/28/2025

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Violinist Esther Abrami pays tribute to her grandmother with her album "Women," shining a spotlight on female composers. The album features the debut of Ina Boyle's Violin Concerto and celebrates talents like Chiquinha Gonzaga and Teresa Carreño. Abrami passionately advocates for the recognition of women's vital roles in classical music, where only 7.5% of orchestral works are penned by women.

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Violinist Esther Abrami pays tribute to her grandmother with her album "Women," shining a spotlight on female composers. The album features the debut of Ina Boyle's Violin Concerto and celebrates talents like Chiquinha Gonzaga and Teresa Carreño. Abrami passionately advocates for the recognition of women's vital roles in classical music, where only 7.5% of orchestral works are penned by women.