"Women" by Esther Abrami is a captivating journey through a rich tapestry of musical arrangements and compositions, set to release on April 25, 2025, under Sony Classical/Sony Music. This album showcases Esther Abrami's virtuosity on the violin, accompanied by a variety of ensembles, from full orchestras to intimate string quintets and piano duets.
The album opens with a powerful arrangement of "March of the Women," setting the tone for a collection that celebrates the strength and diversity of women's voices in music. Abrami's interpretations of classical pieces like "Valse Di Fantastica" and "Hai Luli!" are joined by her own arrangements of folk melodies and original compositions, such as the hauntingly beautiful "Solitude" and the lively "Mi Teresita 'Little Waltz'."
A highlight of the album is Abrami's "Concerto for Violin and Orchestra," a three-movement piece dedicated to her mother. This concerto is a testament to Abrami's compositional prowess and her ability to convey deep emotion through her music.
"Women" is not just a display of technical skill but also a testament to Abrami's versatility and artistic vision. The album spans a wide range of styles and moods, from the delicate and introspective to the bold and exuberant. With a running time of just over an hour, it offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that is sure to resonate with fans of classical and contemporary music alike.
(P) 2025 Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Tracks
March of the Women (Arr. for Violin and Orchestra by Esther Abrami)Ethel Smyth, Esther Abrami, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Irene Delgado-Jiménez, Emmeline Pankhurst
Valse Di FantasticaYoko Shimomura, Esther Abrami, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Irene Delgado-Jiménez
Flowers (Arr. for Violin and Orchestra by Jan-Peter Klöpfel)M. Cyrus, Michael Pollack, Gregory Aldae Hein, Esther Abrami, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Irene Delgado-Jiménez
Hai Luli!, VWV 1106 (Arr. for Violin, Harp and String Quintet by Jan-Peter Klöpfel)Pauline Viardot, Esther Abrami, Lavinia Meijer, Esther Abrami Ensemble
Wiegala (Arr. for Violin and String Quintet by Esther Abrami)Ilse Weber, Esther Abrami, Esther Abrami Ensemble
Corta Jaca (Arr. for Violin and String Quintet by Jan-Peter Klöpfel)Chiquinha Gonzaga, Esther Abrami, Esther Abrami Ensemble
Medhel an GwynsAnne Dudley, Esther Abrami, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Irene Delgado-Jiménez
O Virtus Sapientiae (Arr. for Violin and String Quintet by Penelope Axtens)Hildegard von Bingen, Esther Abrami, Esther Abrami Ensemble
Apple TreeRachel Portman, Esther Abrami, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Irene Delgado-Jiménez
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (To the memory of my mother): I. Lento, ma non troppoIna Boyle, Esther Abrami, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Irene Delgado-Jiménez
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (To the memory of my mother): II. AdagioIna Boyle, Esther Abrami, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Irene Delgado-Jiménez
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (To the memory of my mother): III. Allegro, ma non troppoIna Boyle, Esther Abrami, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Irene Delgado-Jiménez
Mi Teresita "Little Waltz" (Arr. for Violin and Orchestra by Jan-Peter Klöpfel)Teresa Carreño, Esther Abrami, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Irene Delgado-Jiménez
Lua Branca (Arr. for Violin and Piano by Esther Abrami)Chiquinha Gonzaga, Esther Abrami, Kim Barbier
Solitude (Arr. for Violin and Piano by Esther Abrami)Rita Strohl, Esther Abrami, Kim Barbier
TransmissionEsther Abrami, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Irene Delgado-Jiménez