Esther Birringer

Pianist Esther Birringer was a child prodigy who became a successful adult artist, playing chamber music, concertos, and solo music. As a soloist, she has performed in venues ranging from major orchestral halls to cruise ships. Violinist Lea Birringer is her sister, and the two sisters have performed and recorded together. In 2014, Esther made her recording debut, backing Lea on an album of sonatas by Szymanowski, Respighi, and Hindemith. Birringer has performed not only with her sister but also with cellist Julian Arp and hornist Robert Langbein, among others. As a soloist and accompanist, Birringer has made several recordings for the Rubicon Classics label, including the 2021 album Once Upon a Time, featuring piano arrangements of ballet music, and a 2022 recital of piano works by Debussy. She returned in 2026 with the recording Spectrum.