Debut HIMARI, Berliner Philharmoniker & Sebastian Weigle

• Henryk Wieniawski (1835 - 1880): Violin Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 14:
• 1 Wieniawski: Violin Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 14: I. Allegro moderato (Live at Philharmonie Berlin, 2025) 16:21
• 2 Wieniawski: Violin Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 14: II. Preghiera. Larghetto (Live at Philharmonie Berlin, 2025) 04:48
• 3 Wieniawski: Violin Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 14: III. Rondo. Allegro giocoso (Live at Philharmonie Berlin, 2025) 07:37
• Frédéric Chopin (1810 - 1849): Nocturne No. 16 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 No. 2:
• 4 Chopin: Nocturne No. 16 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 No. 2 (Arr. Heifetz for Violin & Piano) 04:58
• Leopold Godowsky (1870 - 1938) Triakontameron: XI. Alt Wien:
• 5 Godowsky: Triakontameron: XI. Alt Wien (Arr. Heifetz for Violin & Piano) 02:20
• Jean Sibelius (1865 - 1957): 5 Pieces for Violin & Piano, Op. 81:
• 6 Sibelius: 5 Pieces for Violin & Piano, Op. 81: No. 1, Mazurka 02:39
• Frédéric Chopin: Nocturne No. 20 in C-Sharp Minor, KK IVa/16:
• 7 Chopin: Nocturne No. 20 in C-Sharp Minor, KK IVa/16 (Transcr. Milstein for Violin & Piano) 04:27
• Henryk Wieniawski: Fantasia on Themes from Gounod's Faust, Op. 20 (Version for Violin & Piano):
• 8 Wieniawski: Fantasia on Themes from Gounod's Faust, Op. 20 (Version for Violin & Piano): I. Allegro moderato 03:26
• 9 Wieniawski: Fantasia on Themes from Gounod's Faust, Op. 20 (Version for Violin & Piano): II. Andante non troppo 03:17
• 10 Wieniawski: Fantasia on Themes from Gounod's Faust, Op. 20 (Version for Violin & Piano): III. Allegro agitato non troppo 03:25
• 11 Wieniawski: Fantasia on Themes from Gounod's Faust, Op. 20 (Version for Violin & Piano): IV. Moderato 03:46
• 12 Wieniawski: Fantasia on Themes from Gounod's Faust, Op. 20 (Version for Violin & Piano): V. Tempo di Valse. Allegro non troppo 03:16
• Total Runtime 01:00:20

Info for Debut

The debut album from Decca Classics youngest-ever female signing. Featuring works by Wieniawski, Chopin and Sibelius, including Wieniawski’s Violin Concerto No. 1 performed with the Berliner Philharmoniker. “For my first album, I wanted to choose music I truly love and feel deeply connected to, not just pieces that are famous. I hope this album reflects both my love for the violin and my curiosity about music and expression”. - HIMARI

Himari, violin
Chelsea Wang, piano
Berliner Philharmoniker
Sebastian Weigle, conductor

HIMARI
has been described as a "once-in-a-century talent," captivating the global classical music scene as a sensational teen with her exceptional technique, imaginative interpretations, and deep expressiveness.

In March 2025, she made her debut as the youngest Asian soloist in a subscription concert with the Berliner Philharmoniker.

She began playing the violin at the age of three, studying under Koichiro Harada and Machie Oguri. At six, she performed with a professional orchestra, and in 2022, she was admitted to the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. She is currently studying under Ida Kavafian, a world-renowned mentor who has nurtured many leading soloists, further deepening her musical expression.

She has performed with prestigious orchestras including the Berliner Philharmoniker, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Moscow Philharmonic, Suisse Romande Orchestra, NHK Symphony Orchestra, and Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra. She has worked with esteemed conductors including Andris Nelsons, Sir Antonio Pappano, Jaap van Zweden, Jonathan Nott, Sebastian Weigle, Kahchun Wong, Manfred Honeck, Marin Alsop, Peter Oundjian, Vladimir Spivakov, Jean-Christophe Spinosi, Kazuyoshi Akiyama, and Tadaaki Otaka.

Since 2024, she has been represented by KD SCHMID, a leading German music agency, further expanding her international career. In 2025, she became the youngest artist to sign an exclusive contract with the prestigious Decca Classics and released her debut EP, HIMARI.

In July 2026, she made her soloist debuts at the Tanglewood Music Festival and Bravo! Vail Music Festival. In September 2026, her debut album "Debut" will be released. In April 2027, she is scheduled to make her Carnegie Hall debut with the Boston Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Andris Nelsons.

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