Nefeli Erma Maliali

Nefeli Erma is a pianist from Limassol, Cyprus, currently living in London, United Kingdom. In September 2023, she received a scholarship from Trinity College of London and commenced her studies for an Artist Diploma at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, where she also attained with Distinction her Master of Music in piano performance, under the tuition of Prof. Kazakevich.

 

In June 2021, she completed her Undergraduate Studies at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, under the guidance of Mikhail Kazakevich and having as a second study classical singing under the tuition of Anne Dawson. She graduated with First Class Honours and received the “Marjorie Hazlehurst Piano Award” for the greatest imagination, enterprise and highest level of performance.

 

Nefeli Erma has given numerous piano recitals in the United Kingdom and abroad and performed in piano masterclasses taken by renowned pianists such as Martino Tirimo, Peter Tuite, Douglas Finch, Gabriele Baldocci, Mikhail Kazakevich, Nino Jvania, Charlotte Tomlinson, John Thwaites, Anthony Hewitt, Robert Markham.

 

Since 2017, she participated in a number of competitions and music festivals in the UK as a soloist, chamber musician and accompanist, including Trinity Laban’s Keyboard and Voice Festival 2024 where she presented the UK Premier of Eleanor Alberga OBE’s “The Soul’s Expression” for Orchestra and Baritone, in piano and voice arrangement by the composer.

 

Moreover she performed for Sheepdrove Piano Competition, Denis Matthews Memorial Prize, Rena Kellaway Piano Recital Prize, Herbert Lumby Prize, Soloists Competition, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Piano Chamber Music Festival, Beethoven Day Festival, Bottesini Festival, CoLab Festivals; co-hosting innovative projects and New Lights Festivals, where she was doing instrumental and vocal improvisations.

 

In addition to her performances, Nefeli Erma pursued Piano Pedagogy and completed Instrumental and Vocal Teaching Modules during both her Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies. Since 2019, she has been teaching piano, aural skills, and music theory to students at any level of experience. From April 2022, she has been a dedicated educator at Greenwich Music School in London, offering individual piano lessons and group piano starters tailored for young children. In addition to her pedagogic and academic achievements, she holds ABRSM Grade 8 certificates in Piano, Theory, and Classical Singing, along with a RAD Grade 8 certificate in Ballet.

 

Furthermore, Nefeli Erma plays the clarinet and was a member of Laniteio Lyceum Philharmonic band and “Clariverse” ensemble, both based in Limassol, Cyprus. She also participated in acting classes and showcased her skills by taking on significant roles in Greek plays throughout her school years.  Her diverse talents were duly acknowledged, earning her the prestigious “Multifaceted Artistic Talent As An Active Member In Public Events” award in 2017.