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Dr. Immanuel Abraham is an award-winning violin soloist, professor for South Dakota State University, and composer of the celebrated "24 Caprices for Solo Violin" (2020).


He is most recognized from television appearances on PBS, as the public figure @TheViolinDoctor on Instagram, and founder of the world’s largest online string forum, The Violin Guild.​

Dr. Abraham's published works include the “24 Caprices for Solo Violin”, the "Gilgamesh Quartet", and “J.S. Bach’s Chaconne: A Performer-Composer's Approach to Interpretation".

His 94-minute solo album, “24”, of his 24 Caprices begins production this summer. They are described as “phenomenal” by Black Violin, “. . . a masterpiece of globalism and diversity” by The University of Arizona. Over 2,100 artists already explore its sheet music worldwide.

Among his many orchestral solos across the United States, he is best known for his original cadenzas in the Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Conus, and Mozart violin concertos 3, 4, and 5.


He has served as Concertmaster for: Woodbine Productions, Prairie Repertory Theatre, Arizona Symphony Orchestra, Arizona Contemporary Ensemble, NEWorks Philharmonic Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, Music Director of the Scoundrel & Scamp Theater, and many more.

 

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

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

He is a proud ambassador for Southwest Strings, Pirastro, D'Addario Orchestral, WMutes, and Ovation Press.

Beyond music, he is a proactive environmentalist, yogi,  and passionate advocate for world kinship through collaborations in the fine arts.

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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

"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

"Abraham's Bach is on fire!"
Renowned Luthiery, Plymoth Violins

"Abraham is truly a great
leader of our 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

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