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Dr. Immanuel Abraham is an award-winning violin soloist, professor, author, and Orchestra Director for the North Dakota capitol of Bismarck.

He is known as @TheViolinDoctor on all major social media platforms and as founder of The Violin Guild, serving over 71,000 string players of all levels and backgrounds worldwide.

Over the course of 10 years, Dr. Abraham wrote and performed his own "24 Caprices for Solo Violin". Published in 2020, they have become frequent repertoire for auditions, study, and performance worldwide. The University of Arizona describes them as “...a masterpiece of globalism and diversity”.

He has been the Professor of Strings for South Dakota State University (2023-2025) and MusicProfessor.com (2018-2019). He has also been the Concertmaster for: Woodbine Productions, Prairie Repertory Theatre, Arizona Symphony Orchestra, Arizona Contemporary Ensemble, NEWorks Philharmonic Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, Music Director for the Scoundrel & Scamp Theater, and many other ensembles.

Organizations recently featuring Dr. Abraham include PBS, ASTA, ESTA, The Entertainer, The Menuhin-Dowling Violin Program, Southwest Strings, Tucson Film Festival, South Dakota State University, String Masters, The Key To Change, SHAR Music, Fiddlershop, The Community School of Music & Arts, Arizona Jewish Post, the Arizona Daily Star, and more.​​​

Dr. Abraham has recorded on two Hindustani albums with the Infinite Compassion Orchestra directed by Kasey Gopal, both available on all streaming services.

Beyond music he is a proactive advocate for world peace, women's rights, DEI, yoga, and organizer of communal collaborative arts.

He is a proud ambassador for:
Southwest Strings,
Pirastro,
D'Addario Orchestral, Leatherwood

Rosins, Lonesome Pine Rosins,

and Ovation Press.

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"Dr. Abraham's 24 Caprices for Solo Violin are a masterpiece of advanced violin repertoire reflecting the musical globalism and diversity of the 21st century."
The University of Arizona,
College of Fine Arts

Dr. Immanuel Abraham: America's black, male, violin professor

"They're such a fascinating set of works!"
Violinist, Jennifer Koh

"There is a sense of utter commitment in his playing, and quality in his approach to performance that is unique and captivating."
—St. Louis Symphony Concertmaster,
David Halen

"A great leader in our world of music."
Emmy Award Winner, Mark Wood

"Phenomenal!"—
— Grammy Award Winners, Black Violin

"As authentic a fiddle player
as I've ever heard!
"
Grammy Award Winner, Alex DePue

Dr. Immanuel Abraham, Violinist

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