SARA DRAGAN

Sara Dragan is an award-winning Polish violinist recognized among the leading talents of her generation. A protégée of Zakhar Bron, she studied at the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía in Madrid and the K. Lipinski Academy of Music in Wroclaw. She has won over 60 first prizes, including at the International PrincessAstrid Competition in Norway (2024), as well as the Oistrakh, Novosibirsk, Wieniawski and Lipinski competitions. Sara has performed as a soloist in major halls such as Carnegie Hall, Berlin Philharmonie, Walt Disney Hall, and the Auditorio Nacional in Madrid, regularly collaborating with leading orchestras across Europe, Asia, and North America.

1. Was there a specific moment or experience that made you realize you wanted to become a musician?

1. I was born into a family of violinists and have been surrounded by musicians for as long as I can remember. As a small child, I genuinely believed that everyone on earth played an instrument. So, becoming a violinist felt like the most natural outcome—almost inevitable.

2.When you perform,what do you hope to communicate or make the audience feel?

2. Whether it’s joy, sorrow, or reflection, I want the audience to leave having experienced something meaningful—something that resonates beyond the concert hall. I aim for the music to go beyond the notes and speak directly to the listener’s soul.

3.If you had to present yourself by playing a single piece from the entire repertoire,which one would you choose,and why?

3. As of today, I would choose Prokofiev’s Sonata for Violin and Piano No.1. It’s incredibly dark yet powerful music that tells a very specific story I feel deeply connected to. Even in the practice room, it never leaves me feeling neutral. To me, it evokes a sense of war and battle, symbolizing the struggle to overcome obstacles and find inner strength no matter what—where vulnerability is also one of the greatest strengths.