Harmonia Arts
About us
Harmonia Arts London is a London-based classical music ensemble dedicated to bringing chamber music to life. Bringing together strings and piano, we present thoughtfully curated programmes that connect tradition with a contemporary perspective. Our mission is to support emerging talent and present chamber music in London’s historic venues, creating meaningful musical experiences for today’s audiences.
Yuri Inoshita
Piano
Yuri Inoshita is a Japanese pianist based in London. Born in Barcelona and raised between Paris and several cities in Japan, she brings a rich international perspective to her music-making. She studied at the Conservatoire Claude-Debussy, Toho Gakuen School of Music, and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, where she completed her Master’s degree.
As an active chamber musician, she has participated in collaborative projects including Instant Opera Performances, Petrushka by Stravinsky with the Trinity Orchestra, workshops taken by Stephen Hough, the National Opera Studio, and Wigmore Masterclass Series with Thomas Quasthoff.
In 2026, Yuri founded Harmonia Arts London in response to the cultural diversity of London, with the aim of sharing the beauty of collaboration through music. She is particularly interested in how classical concerts can communicate a clear thematic narrative — offering audiences a deeper listening experience without compromising the integrity of the classical tradition.
Flora Valila
cello
Flora Valila began playing the cello at age five with Raju Vidali and later studied in London under Professor David Cohen, receiving a full undergraduate scholarship. She is currently pursuing her Master’s at the Royal College of Music with Alexander Chaushian. At 12, Flora made her orchestral debut performing Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C and has since performed widely across Europe, including at the Ljubljana Festival and Festival Verão Clássico in Lisbon. She has appeared as a soloist with orchestras such as l’Orchestre Royal de Chambre de Wallonie, the Kensington Philharmonic, and the St James Chamber Orchestra. Flora has received numerous awards, including the Trinity College of London Scholarship, the Barbirolli Memorial Prize, and first prizes at the Royal College of Music Cello Competition, the Vivian Joseph Classical Concerto Competition, and the Vera Kantrovich Prize.
Samyuktha Rajagopal
Violin
Samyuktha Rajagopal is adept at playing both Western classical and South Indian classical violin. She started learning violin at the age of 4 in Singapore and once she moved back to India, she started learning South Indian classical music (Carnatic). She won the first prize at the Olga and Jules Craen competition earning her the title of “Young Musician of the Year 2019”. She finished her three-year diploma at the International Menuhin Music Academy, Switzerland, and is currently pursuing her master's degree at Trinity Laban Conservatory for Music and Dance with Lana Trotvsek, a brilliant violinist from Slovenia. She has attended masterclasses with Notable musicians such as Gábor Takács-Nagy, Liviu Prunaru, Jean-Jacques Kantorow, etc and she has performed at prestigious festivals such as Pablo Casals, Bellerive, Pietrasanta festival, etc. She has recently been awarded the winner of the soloist competition in her conservatory as well.
Ilona Sofia Nastase
Mezzo-Soprano
Versatile Mezzo-Soprano and Vocal Performance student with a background in various areas of expertise. Talented in foreign languages, multitasking, and with a positive work ethic, Ilona has significant experience in chorus singing and solo performance. However, in the past few years, since the start of her studies in London, she focused on developing as a soloist through various singing masterclasses with important names in the industry. Ilona’s studies at Trinity Laban are supported by the Morag Noble Scholarship.
With a vast knowledge of Arts & Humanities as a result of her studies in Musicology, she is a creative problem-solver with outstanding critical thinking abilities. Although still studying and constantly improving, her attention to detail and her focus on working collaboratively results in great professional reviews both on and off stage.
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