ABOUT

British violinist, Cristian de Sá, is firmly establishing a reputation as a unique voice among today’s emerging instrumentalists, with his performances praised as  “…creating a delicate alchemy… with irresistible energy… radiance” (Crescendo Magazine, Paris) and he has been introduced to British audiences as a Young Classical Star (Classic FM).

Following his European recital debut at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam and concerto debut with the Gulbenkian Orchestra in Lisbon, Cristian has continued to receive invitations to some of Europe’s prestigious venues. Season 26/27 highlights include his debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, re-engagements with the London Mozart Players, the release of his debut solo album for Chandos Records, putting to disc French repertoire with which he has a particular affinity, Delius’ Violin Concerto at St. George’s Bristol, continuing partnerships with pianists Andrey Gugnin and Keigo Mukawa and collaborative concerto recordings for SOMM Records. Further concerto and recital performances have taken place at Athenuem Bucharest, Stiftung Mozarteum Salzburg, Grande Auditório Lisbon, Festival Ravel (St. Jean-de-Luz),  Sheldonian Theatre, Stoller Hall, Wigmore Hall and his recital at the Salle Cortot in Paris, of the two violin sonatas by Fauré, received wide critical acclaim. He has collaborated on stage with eminent musicians including Renaud Capuçon and Maxim Vengerov, and his frequent radio appearances are for Radio France, France Musique, BBC Radio Three and Four, Classic FM, RTP Portugal and TVR Romania.

Born in England of Portuguese and Italian heritage, Cristian de Sá began his studies with his longtime professor, Maurice Hasson, aged 13, at the Royal Academy of Music as a Leverhulme Scholar. He had the unique opportunity to receive close guidance from Maxim Vengerov and Tasmin Little, who remains his mentor. Upon his graduation, he was awarded the prestigious J & A Beare Prize, and then joined the class of Pierre Amoyal at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg to complete his education. 

He has had the fortune to know and receive advice from James Ehnes, Steven Isserlis, Phillippe Graffin, David Stern, Pinchas Zukerman & the late Menahem Pressler. 

He plays a Joseph Guadagnini ‘Soldato’, 1800.