Fia Trio plays Mathias

Flute & Viola & Harp

Fia Trio is a London chamber group formed by Royal Academy of Music students Lily Owens, Constance Clare Hayward and Defne Anar. Its combination of flute, viola and harp explores the distinctive colours of this chamber repertoire.

Flute

Lily Owens is a London-based flautist studying at the Royal Academy of Music on a full scholarship. A former principal flute of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, she has appeared at the BBC Proms and performed Huw Watkins’ Flute Concerto at Wells Cathedral.

Viola

Violist Constance Clare Hayward studies with Martin Outram at the Royal Academy of Music, supported by a full scholarship and the Sir Elton John Award. She is a member of the Idalia Quartet and Fia Trio, and has performed contemporary premieres with the Academy’s Manson Ensemble.

Harp

Harpist Defne Anar studies with Karen Vaughan at the Royal Academy of Music. A former principal harpist of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and a BBC Young Musician 2024 quarter-finalist, she made her international debut with the Kharkiv Philharmonic Orchestra at thirteen.