Jelena Makarova is the first Lithuanian pianist to graduate from the Royal Academy of Music, London. She performs internationally, appearing at Carnegie Hall, London’s Southbank Jelena Makarova (piano) Centre and Kaunas 2022 European Capital of Culture festival, Lithuania.

Alongside traditional repertoire, Jelena is a committed advocate of contemporary music, collaborating with composers including Kenneth Hesketh, Colin Riley and Nicola LeFanu. Mentored by György Kurtág, she was invited to perform at his music festival Games, Signs and Messages. Jelena toured the UK with BBC Concert Orchestra in Errollyn Wallen’s award-winning opera The Paradis Files, broadcast on BBC Radio 3, and appeared as a panellist at V&A Museum and London College of Music.

Her recordings include the complete piano works of Stewart Lane and chamber music by Anthony Esland.