Larisa Trio

The Larisa Piano Trio are an award-winning chamber ensemble known for their vibrant performances, commitment to contemporary music, and inclusive educational outreach. Formed in 2016 at the Royal Northern College of Music, the trio is now London-based and performs regularly across the UK and internationally. Their accolades include the prestigious St James’s Prize, the Christopher Rowland Chamber Music Ensemble of the Year Award, and the Weil Prize. They are currently Chamber Studio Artists, working with leading mentors to further develop their ensemble identity and collaborative practice.

Recent highlights include a residency at the Schoenberg Centre in Vienna, where they premiered a new arrangement of Verklärte Nacht by Henk Guittart, and performances at major venues such as Wigmore Hall, St James’s Piccadilly, and Italy’s Teatro Pergolesi. They have appeared at festivals including the Leeds International Chamber Festival, Festival dei Giovani musicisti europei di Mondovì, and Lake District Summer Music.

The Larisa Trio are passionate advocates for new music. Their collaboration with New Music Norfolk included the premiere of a piano trio by Michael Finnissy, written and dedicated specifically to the ensemble. They have commissioned numerous works, including cross-disciplinary collaborations with dance and electronics. Their recent project Discopia, created with composer Devon Bonelli and the Excessive Human Collective, explored the intersection of movement, music, and live manipulated sound, and was supported by Arts Council England, PRS Foundation, and Help Musicians.

Education and outreach are central to the trio’s identity. They have delivered creative workshops and chamber music coaching with organisations such as Wigmore Hall’s Chamber Tots, The Benedetti Foundation, and Oasby Music Group. In 2024, they launched Ensemble Explorers, a new initiative based in Hackney supporting children from diverse backgrounds to explore music through ensemble playing, improvisation, and narrative.

With a deep respect for the creative process and a commitment to nurturing young musical voices, Larisa Trio brings a unique blend of artistry, openness, and mentoring experience. Their collaborative approach, fluency in contemporary styles, and belief in the power of live interaction between composers and performers continue to shape their evolving work as one of the UK's most forward-thinking chamber groups.