My violin stops me falling over

Latest publicity pics from French violinist Esther Abrami suggest she is using her 1700 Carlo Giuseppe Testore instrument as a prop to keep her upright. Surely not what she intended.

Ms Abrami, 28, lives in Manchester and is social media hyperactive. She performs the Mendelssohn concerto next week at Cheltenham Town Hall (where this picture is posted).

From her bio: Esther’s extensive and ever-growing following via social media has led her to work with fashion luxury brands including Ming Ray, Harper and Brookes, Kartel Scotland, Subella London, Alany Luxury and many others, as well as renowned music related brands such as D’Addario Strings and Beaumont Music. Esther is represented by the Influencer’s Agency The LDN Collective.  

Esther Abrami @sonyclassical