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Let me introduce you to perhaps the first album ever to feature the likes of both the 12th-century nun Hildegard of Bingen and pop princess Miley Cyrus in one collection. Esther Abrami set out to release a tribute to women composers of multiple genres and times, and it makes for a fun and compelling listen that welcomes listeners from wherever they are in their classical music discovery.

Kristina LynnHost

A tribute to women composers across history and a range of genres, Esther Abrami’s new album Women showcases 14 composers, spanning newly composed works and rediscovered masterpieces. Abrami carefully chose each piece on Women, not only for its musical brilliance but also for the emotional connection it holds for her, highlighting the often-overlooked voices of women in classical music.

“I spent months researching, drawn into a whole new world of music and stories from women left in the shadows of history. This album is my tribute to them,” says the French violinist. “Women is a journey through centuries of music, told through the voices of women who composed, fought, lived, and created despite the odds. The stories of these women inspired me to create; they showed me the importance of leaving your mark for future generations to discover. I hope Women can inspire a new generation of young girls to compose.”

Featured collaborators include the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra under the baton of conductor Irene Delgado-Jiménez, pianist Kim Barbier, harpist Lavinia Meijer, and the Esther Abrami Quintet.

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