Anete Graudina is a Latvian-born violinist and music educator known for her expressive performances and dedication to nurturing the next generation of musicians. Born in Riga, Latvia, she began her musical studies at a specialized music school in her hometown before continuing her education in Moscow. These formative years helped shape her distinctive musical voice and technical proficiency.

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Her professional career started with a position in the Orchestra of the Latvian Opera and Ballet. In 1995, Graudina moved to London, where she has since built a multifaceted career as a performer, recording artist, ensemble founder, and teacher.

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Graudina has performed extensively throughout Europe, Russia, North America, and Asia. In the UK, she has appeared at renowned venues such as the Holywell Music Room in Oxford, St James’s Church in Piccadilly, Burgh House in Hampstead, and the Edinburgh Festival.

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In 2003, she founded the ensemble Tangissimo, focusing on the passionate and rhythmically vibrant music of Astor Piazzolla. Her collaborations have led to several well-received recordings, including Romantic Bartók (2006) and Taming of the Shrew (2016), A Voice Immortal (2019) where she worked with pianists Aya Kawabata and Florian Mitrea and Christopher Williams.

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Aside from performing, Anete is an active music educator and organizer. She has led initiatives like annual fundraising concerts at St Anne’s Church in Kew and a concert series at the Latvian Embassy in London, titled Music for Our Souls, which gives young and emerging musicians a platform to perform.

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She holds a postgraduate diploma in performance from the London College of Music and Media and has continued to contribute to London’s vibrant musical landscape through teaching, mentoring, and community engagement.