Press · Electronic press kit
Sarah, in the
room.
One short biography, project notes, performance highlights, published quotes and press photographs for editorial coverage and event listings.
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A short introduction.
Sarah Abrigada is a Swiss singer, recording artist, vocal coach and choir director whose work moves between jazz, soul and pop. She studied voice and vocal pedagogy at the Zurich University of the Arts, graduating with distinction with a Master of Arts in Music Pedagogy. She continued her vocal training at Copenhagen’s Complete Vocal Institute and became an Authorized Complete Vocal Technique Coach. Her first album, Book of Love, brings original compositions and familiar songs together with pianist Claude Diallo, bassist Luques Curtis and percussionist Tupac Mantilla. Alongside performing, she teaches voice and piano, directs choirs and leads workshops.
Projects
Music in many forms.
Four established formats, each with its own musical scale and setting.
Voice & piano
Sarah & Claude.
An intimate duo with pianist Claude Diallo, moving through jazz standards, soul, pop, chansons and selected songs from Book of Love. The arrangements leave space for improvisation and close musical conversation.
Sarah Abrigada · vocals
Claude Diallo · piano
The album live
Book of Love Quartet.
Original compositions and familiar songs arranged for a warm, agile jazz ensemble. The repertoire moves between ballads, swing, soul and pop, with room for each musician’s voice.
Sarah Abrigada · vocals
Claude Diallo · piano · Luques Curtis · bass · Tupac Mantilla · percussion
Made for the moment
Songs for a celebration.
A flexible live set for ceremonies, receptions, private concerts and company gatherings. Sarah can perform solo or with piano, guitar or a full band, shaping familiar songs and personal requests around the occasion.
Solo voice · voice &
piano/guitar · full band
Large ensemble
The Energy of Cinematic Melodies.
A concert production pairing Sarah’s vocals with choir, symphonic wind orchestra and video projections. Presented in St. Gallen and Arbon in March 2026.
Sarah Abrigada · vocals
Choir · symphonic wind orchestra · projections
Concerts
Concert highlights.
Selected public performances and collaborations. A downloadable reference list is included in the EPK.
2025 · Festival collaboration
OpenAir St. Gallen
As director of the HSG University Choir, Sarah brought 30 singers onstage with Kraftklub after a spontaneous invitation from the band.
Read the HSG feature7–8 March 2026 · St. Gallen & Arbon
The Energy of Cinematic Melodies
Two performances with Sarah, choir, symphonic wind orchestra and video projections.
Sarah’s concert archive2023 · Kreuzlingen
JazzMeile Kreuzlingen
Sarah performed with Claude Diallo and saxophonist Nicole Johänntgen in a festival set of jazz and song.
Read the festival recap2019 · Zurich
Hallenstadion with Hugh Jackman
The HSG University Choir performed five musical-theatre songs alongside Hugh Jackman, with Sarah as choir director.
Read the HSG feature13–15 September 2023 · Eastern Switzerland
Claude Diallo Situation
Three concerts featuring Sarah across Frauenfeld, Villa Irniger and Kultour Vögelinsegg.
Sarah’s concert archiveQuotes
In other words.
Each excerpt links to its published source. Translations from German are identified.
“Opening the concert in front of that crowd and coming back on stage at the end was really special.”
“She tells stories with her voice and takes listeners on a musical journey.”
“Her voice perfectly framed the talk and filled the room, carrying the themes of the night beyond words.”
For press & presenters
Need another detail?
For interview requests, image credits, additional information or booking enquiries, get in touch with Sarah.
Let’s make music together
Your occasion.
Our next story.
From an intimate concert to a festival stage, a wedding or a special celebration.
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