As a recitalist and soloist, as well as chamber musician and accompanist, Irina Vasileva-Thoo has participated in various festivals, international masterclasses and chamber music projects. Also highly involved in the education and outreach of classical music.

Irina was born in Moscow, Russia, and started playing the piano when she was 5. She studied at the State Music School with her first teacher and mentor Rinna Livshin and then graduated from Musical College named after S. Prokofiev.

In 1999 she entered the Ukraine State Conservatory of Music where she studied under Professor Tatiana Verkina. Soon Irina was invited to study with the renowned Professor Emmanuil Monaszon, who raised more than hundred world-renowned pianists. In 2003 she migrated to Australia and also holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Western Australia.

Since 2009, Irina has been working on the Cappuccino Concerts concept, which aims to bring new life and perspective to classical music.