Valeria Kurbatova


Valeria Kurbatova is a Russian harpist, born in Moscow, who lives and performs in London. Kurbatova is a member of the Globe Ensemble, a harp, flute and viola trio and is also a session musician in pop and dance music.

Education

Kurbatova is a graduate of the Royal College of Music in London where she studied under Professor Ieuan Jones and received a scholarship from ABRSM.

Career

Kurbatova is a founding member and principal harpist of the London Electronic Orchestra, started by Chicago house music producer and DJ Kate Simko. London Electronic Orchestra opened the iTunes Festival at the Roundhouse in London in 2013 and has recently released their debut album on The Vinyl Factory with contributions from house music impresario Jamie Jones. Kurbatova and Simko also featured alongside a host of pop artists on with Katy B’s 2016 album Honey. In February 2016, Kurbatova became a resident at entrepreneur Alan Yau's flagship centre for music in London, Park Chinois.