Neo-classical artist Diana Yukawa has been signed to 1631 Records, following the release of her highly anticipated album, Spirals, and the two singles so far, Unfolding and Returning. The deal includes distribution by Universal Music and publishing with Decca Publishing. Diana will be joining a roster of artists that includes Max Richter, Clint Mansell, Isobel Waller-Bridge and Will Gregory.

Diana commented: “I’m really excited to become part of the 1631 community and to join the roster of so many talented musicians and artists that I greatly admire and respect. I am very much looking forward to our musical journey together.”

David Wenngren of 1631 Recordings commented: “I’m very excited to get the chance to work with such an exceptional talent and take the next steps with Diana in her career.”

Spirals will be rereleased on 1631 Records on December 2, and an EP of remixes will be released early in 2023.

Diana Yukawa was born in Tokyo before moving to London at three months where she lived until 7 years ago, before relocating to the Cotswolds to start a family. She began learning the violin at the age of five and had the privilege of studying with the late, great master, Ruggiero Ricci as well as such distinguished Professors as Maurice Hasson, Hu Kun, Rodney Friend and Natasha Boyarsky.

Throughout her colourful career to date, the half English half Japanese violinist has performed solo at some of the world’s most auspicious venues - recently dazzling audiences at Latitude and Wilderness Festivals, the Royal Albert Hall, Place Des Arts, Burh Dubai and to a sold-out Hollywood Bowl, to name but a few.

Diana is also a keen collaborator and has worked with Craig Armstrong, Jeff Beck, Nitin Sawhney, John Foxx and Ghost Harmonic as well as some of the world’s greatest orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic, English Chamber and BBC Concert Orchestra. Diana has also featured as a special guest for various TV shows including MTV’s Coke Studio, Blue Peter and PBS.

Diana demonstrates that the violin is a diverse instrument captivating event goers with her powerful performances and through her original compositions has created a refreshing, electronic classical sound that enthrals audiences all over the world.