Siberian flutist Taya König-Tarasevich enjoys a distinguished international career as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral performer on historical flutes. A proud alumna of The Juilliard School, Taya serves as the co-founder and artistic director of the VERITÀ BAROQUE ensemble—an elite assembly of soloists committed to reimagining Baroque chamber music for the 21st century. Through the innovative use of immersive soundscapes and 360-degree video, VERITÀ BAROQUE transforms the traditional concert experience.

An acclaimed soloist, Taya has toured the globe, captivating audiences in numerous countries and performing under the baton of illustrious music directors. Taya’s Lincoln Center debut at Alice Tully Hall as a soloist with Masaaki Suzuki marked a milestone in her career, followed by high-profile engagements with ensembles such as Utopia and Les Arts Florissants. She has also appeared as a guest artist at prestigious festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, and received the Smithsonian Chamber Music Fellowship. Taya recently completed a prestigious three-month residency at Opéra de Paris, collaborating with acclaimed director Peter Sellars, street dancers, and musicians from around the world under Teodor Currentzis, embracing a shared vision of global unity and peace.

Taya is actively involved in outreach efforts in Nairobi, Kenya, where she contributes to developing educational initiatives.

Taya is fluent in English, German, Italian, and Russian, and she views music as the most universal and truthful language of all. With degrees from Germany, Switzerland, and the USA, she is on faculty at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Beyond music, Taya is a passionate dancer, an avid poetry collector, a devoted yogini, a slalom snowboarder, and a tea practitioner.