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Named a ‘Young Classical Star’ by Classic FM, British violinist, Cristian de Sá, is establishing a reputation as one of today’s most exciting instrumentalists, with his performances hailed  “…with irresistible energy, coloristic finesse… refined detail” (Crescendo Magazine, Paris) and he has been introduced to audiences as “one of the great violin stars of the future” (Gulbenkian Orchestra). 2026-27 sees debut appearances with the London Mozart Players and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the release of his debut studio album with renowned concert pianist, Andrey Gugnin.

Following his European recital debut at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, recent invitations have taken Cristian to some of Europe’s most prestigious venues; notable highlights being the Grande Auditório, Lisbon with the Gulbenkian Orchestra, Athenuem Bucharest, Grand Hall Tbilisi State Conservatoire, Stiftung Mozarteum in Salzburg, Wigmore Hall, Festival Ravel in Saint Jean-de-Luz and his recital at the Salle Cortot, Paris of the two violin sonatas by Fauré to celebrate the composer’s centenary (1924-2024) received wide critical acclaim. His frequent radio appearances include for Radio France “Générations France Musique” for Ravel’s 150th anniversary, BBC Radio Three and Four, Classic FM, RTP Portugal, TVR Romania and he is regularly featured by The Strad Magazine.

He has had the opportunity to perform alongside Renaud Capuçon, at his personal invitation, and with former mentor, Maxim Vengerov and further U.K engagements have taken place at the Stoller Hall in Manchester, St. George’s Bristol, where he returns to perform Delius’ concerto next season, Champs Hill Concerts, the Sheldonian Theatre, Assembly Hall with the Worthing Symphony Orchestra, and Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham.

Cristian de Sá was born of Portuguese & Italian heritage and he is a citizen of the United Kingdom and Portugal. At 13, he was awarded the Leverhulme Scholarship from the Royal Academy of Music and commenced his studies with Maurice Hasson. Further studies with Tasmin Little, who remains a mentor, and Maxim Vengerov resulted in being gifted the ‘J & A Beare Prize,’ especially awarded to the outstanding violin graduate. He completed his conservatoire education at the Mozarteum University, Salzburg with Pierre Amoyal.

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

He plays a Joseph Guadagnini ‘Soldato’, 1800.