Elena Sanchez

Elena’s musical journey began at the age of five with piano studies, before turning to the viola at the Tarragona Conservatoire at eight. At 18, she graduated from the Badalona Conservatoire in Barcelona and was awarded a scholarship to pursue a BMus (Hons) at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London.

In 2018, she received a fully funded scholarship for the Advanced Postgraduate Diploma at Trinity Laban, graduating with distinction. She was supported by the Margaret Helen Harris Prize, the Stanley Picker Trust, and the Leverhulme Arts Fellowship. Under the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Scheme, Helena performed in orchestral concerts and chamber music with the BSO, including a performance of Debussy’s Trio at Lighthouse, Poole, as part of the “Meet the Music” series, broadcast on Classic FM.

In 2022, Elena completed her Master’s degree in Orchestral Artistry at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, a program in partnership with the London Symphony Orchestra. During her studies, she performed side-by-side with the LSO under conductors such as Simon Rattle, Antonio Pappano, and François-Xavier Roth. She also took part in the annual BMW Classics concert in Trafalgar Square, broadcast by the BBC. Following this, she was awarded a scholarship and appointed Junior Viola Fellow at the Guildhall School.

Now working as a freelance musician in London, Elena has performed at the O2 Arena for the BRIT Awards and regularly records for major labels such as Universal Music and Island Records, as well as for leading studios including AIR Studios, RAK, and Angel Studios.

Helena has appeared in prestigious venues such as Wigmore Hall, Cadogan Hall, the Purcell Room at the Southbank Centre, Kings Place, and the Barbican. A passionate chamber musician, she is a member of the Vilart Ensemble. Dedicated to music education, she teaches at Blackheath Conservatoire and with Lewisham Music Service. She is also co-founder of Igni Sound, a project exploring new ways of experiencing music and fostering a diverse musical community.