ECHO Rising Stars 2026/27: Ava Bahari

Swedish violinist Ava Bahari’s career has taken off in the last couple of seasons: as artist in residence with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra from 2024-2026, and with a host of recent debuts with major international orchestras to her name, including the Philharmonia, Tokyo Symphony Orchestra and Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra among many others. Ava picks up a Baroque bow at the start of a journey through the evolution of violin playing over three centuries. Bach’s brilliant Partita No 2 contains what is surely the single most cherished piece of music for solo violin, its famous Chaconne. With Bach over his shoulder, virtuoso violinist Eugène Ysaÿe wrote his Sonata No 4 in 1923 for an equally celebrated player, Fritz Kreisler. In the 21st century, Kaija Saariaho added electronics to create a kaleidoscope of sound and resonance that explores the modern possibilities of the instrument, and leading Swedish composer Anders Hillborg writes the next chapter in the instrument’s evolution. An hour-long concert, with coffee/tea and a slice of cake available beforehand, included in your ticket. Rising Stars are nominated by the artistic directors of Europe’s most prestigious venues which are members of the European Concert Hall Organisation (ECHO). See the full B:Classical Season here See the full ECHO Rising Stars Season here