Artists 2027

As one of the most remarkable violinists of the new Scandinavian generation, Anna Agafia "creates a sensation from the very first masterly bow stroke." Her natural authority, ease, and expressiveness reveal a rich palette of nuances and colors, showcasing "alluring daring and an exhilarating dramaturgy" (Le Monde).

Before the age of twenty, Anna Agafia had already won every instrumental competition in Denmark. In parallel, she pursued an acting career, took part in musical theatre, and competed in figure skating at a high level before dedicating herself entirely to the violin. She then distinguished herself on the international stage as a laureate of major competitions, including the Tibor Varga International Violin Competition, the Singapore International Violin Competition, the Carl Nielsen International Competition, and the Stuttgart International Violin Competition – Guadagnini Stiftung.

At just eleven years old, Anna Agafia made her solo debut with the Danish National Symphony Orchestra. Since then, she has been a regular guest of major European orchestras, collaborating with conductors such as Adam Fischer, Antoni Wit, Mihhail Gerts, André de Ridder, and Jean-Claude Casadesus. She was also appointed Artist-in-Residence with the Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra, beginning a three-season residency in 2026.

Her debut album, released by Claves Records in March 2023 following her Thierry Scherz Prize win at the Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad, features Szymanowski's Violin Concerto No. 2 and Nielsen's Violin Concerto with the Sinfonia Varsovia under the baton of Aleksandar Marković. Acclaimed by international critics, the recording was nominated for the 2023 ICMA Awards and received the Clef d’Or of the Year from ResMusica.

In 2021, the young violinist joined Beau Soir Productions, led by Renaud Capuçon. In 2024, she entrusted her representation across the Nordic countries to Nordic Artists Management.

Anna Agafia currently plays a Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù violin, crafted between 1730 and 1733 and known as "The Sphinx," generously on loan from an anonymous benefactor.