ANONIMI
team
Margarita Balanas
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, CONDUCTOR, FOUNDER
Latvian conductor and cellist Margarita Balanas has performed at venues including Carnegie Hall, Berliner Philharmonie, Royal Festival Hall, Wigmore Hall, Foundation Louis Vuitton, Walt Disney Hall and L’Auditori Barcelona.
Margarita is the founder and music director of ANONIMI orchestra and charity, and is also the assistant conductor of Paavo Järvi at the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich in season 23/24 and 24/25.
This season highlights include conducting Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich in multiple projects including performances working together with composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir, as well as a conducting debut with Orquestra do Algarve in Portugal and Spain.
Margarita is a recognised guest artist for Classic FM, Scala Radio, BBC Radio 3 In Tune.
Emily Mould
PLANNING DIRECTOR
A visionary Arts Management Professional, specialising in Orchestral Management, Music Supervision, and Complex Project Leadership.
As well as freelancing as Orchestra Manager at the Royal Opera and Ballet in Covent Garden, she has successfully led and curated an impressive array of high-profile cultural projects and festivals throughout her career, including: Kenny Wheeler Lost Scores (Abbey Road / Miami School of Music), Sound and Vision Festival (Royal Academy of Music), International Jazz Festival (Royal Academy of Music). Known for her innovative approach, she excels at leading on visionary programmes and large-scale artistic endeavours that push creative boundaries, delivering both strategic outcomes and unforgettable experiences.
Cellist Laura Peribañez is one of the most versatile Spanish musicians of her generation, who has performed throughout Spain and Europe in venues such as Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, London’s Cadogan Hall, the Palace of Nations in Geneva, and in festivals including Cello Biënnale Amsterdam and Barcelona Obertura Spring Festival.
In addition to being a soloist, Laura is an entrepreneur, organising international orchestra tours and concerts, masterclasses, as well as music video productions and recordings. In 2023 Laura joined forces with Anonimi as orchestra manager.
We thank the Trustees of ANONIMI
David Gaventa
Lawrence Stolzenberg
Rosie Pentreath
For general enquiries email: info@anonimi.uk