American violinist Isabelle Ai Durrenberger delivers striking performances of communicative strength and sincere artistry. Currently based in New York City, Isabelle was is a 2023-25 fellow of Carnegie Hall’s renowned Ensemble Connect program.
An avid chamber musician, Isabelle is recognized nationally for her unique collaborative instincts. Her 2023-24 season features multiple return invitations, including performances with the Boston Chamber Music Society, Jupiter Chamber Players (NYC), Orpheus Chamber Orchestra in Carnegie Hall (NYC), and the Grammy-nominated conductorless chamber orchestra, A Far Cry (Boston).
In 2022, she completed her graduate studies at the New England Conservatory in Boston with Soovin Kim and Don Weilerstein. Isabelle spent the summer of 2023 making chamber music at the Marlboro Music Festival, Lake Champlain, and Four Seasons Spring Workshop.
Isabelle also enjoys exploring music through teaching: she has a private violin studio and serves on the violin faculty at the New England Conservatory Preparatory School where she teaches violin lessons and coaches chamber music.