The solo violinist released her debut album with BMG RCA at age 14 and she was acknowledged as one of the country’s top 10 artists. Following her second release a year later, Diana decided she wanted to write and perform her own original music – and this passion has captivated her in equal measures to being a solo violinist and performer ever since.
Diana is also a keen collaborator and has worked with Craig Armstrong, Jeff Beck, Nitin Sawhney, John Foxx as well as some of the worlds greatest Orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic, English Chamber and BBC Concert Orchestra. Diana has also featured as a special guest for various TV shows including MTV’s Coke Studio, Blue Peter and PBS.
Diana demonstrates that the violin is a diverse instrument captivating event goers with her powerful performance and through her original compositions has created a refreshing, electronic classical sound that enthralls audiences all over the world.
“My goal is to create music that connects with listeners. I want my music to evoke emotions… it's really as simple as that.”
“Many artists that have influenced me, from Fritz Kreisler to Radiohead. Also artists like Craig Armstrong, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Massive Attack have been real inspirations for me – I believe in making music that is timeless.”
DIANA YUKAWA