"Abbate breathes life into piano-writing that is frequently sparse but in which every shift of rhythm or colour speaks volumes."

Gramophone

"... complete assurance and clear dedication"

International Record Review

Described as 'an amazingly talented pianist' by Musica, Emma Abbate performs with many of the leading singers and instrumentalists of her generation.

Emma has made a series of acclaimed recordings devoted to Italian vocal chamber music, the latest of which is the world-première Franco Alfano: Songs with the leading Italian dramatic soprano Anna Pirozzi. Previously, Emma has recorded Sera d'inverno: Songs by Ildebrando Pizzetti with mezzo-soprano Hanna Hipp, and Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Shakespeare Sonnets with bass-baritone Ashley Riches, all on Resonus Classics.

Emma's discography will soon include two exciting additions: the world première recording of keyboard duets by Samuel Wesley - who was often referred to in his time as ‘‘The English Mozart’’ - together with Julian Perkins as well as the debut recording with the Zemlinsky Trio - for which the ensemble has been awarded a grant by Arts Council England - featuring British contemporary music, including newly commissioned works by Rhian Samuel and Steve Elcock.

Based in London, Emma is a professor at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, a staff coach at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and is regularly invited to teach at the Verbier Festival Academy.