Natalia Anchutina  studied at the Gnessin Academy of Music in Moscow,  graduating in 2004 with highest honours. She then launched  a brilliant solo concert career with the most renowned directors and orchestras of Russia, as well as appearances in Russian television and radio. In 2004 she won first prize in the “Cup of the North”  International Folk Instruments Performers Competition in Cherepovetz (Russia), since which time she has been widely regarded in Russia as the  best up-and-coming musical artist on the domra. Music critics and audiences alike have been delighted by her extraordinarily rich sound and expressiveness. A special focus of her artistic activities is her work with contemporary composers.