Aliara Duo

As Artists with City Music Foundation, Aliara Duo was born out of a passion for collaboration and creative programming.

Flautist Sirius Chau and harpist Gwenllian Llŷr have won numerous awards at national and international levels for their compelling solo performances, including at the world-renowned Royal Over-seas League Annual Music Competition, the Eugene Magalif Flute Concerto Competition and the USA International Harp Competition.

Their serendipitous meeting through City Music Foundation led to the formation of Aliara Duo, and over the past few years of performances they have developed a strong musical bond. Sirius and Gwenllian are both keen to explore the wide range of music already available for this ever-popular pairing of instruments, while also indulging in their love of discovering new music and championing undiscovered works. In 2025, Sirius and Gwenllian were awarded the UKHA Commission Fund, which will support a brand-new flute and harp work by acclaimed composer, Sun Keting.

Recent and upcoming concerts include performances of Mozart's Flute and Harp Concerto, outreach performances in schools and a tour of their programme, The Peace of Wild Things.