Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, Yuuki began to study cello at the age of six under Galyna Zelinska. At age 14 he was invited to London to study at the Purcell School of Music. He went on to complete his studies there and at the International Menuhin Music Academy in Switzerland under the guidance of cellists Natalia Pavlutskaya, Pal Banda, Niall Brown and Pablo de Naveran. He graduated with a Master of Arts from the Royal Academy of Music under cellist Hannah Roberts, and was awarded the prestigious Diploma of the Royal Academy of Music for his final recital performance. Yuuki has recently been appointed to the position of Sub-Principal Cello at the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

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Yuuki has been invited to perform at major festivals around the world, including the Schnittke Festival in London and the Semaine Internationale de Piano et musique de chambre in Switzerland. Other significant performances include solo recitals in Japan, Italy and New Zealand. He has also toured Europe extensively over three years as a member of the Menuhin Academy Soloists under the direction of Maxim Vengerov.

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Yuuki is also a passionate chamber musician and has been awarded various chamber music prizes, as well as being invited to perform in chamber festivals throughout Europe. He currently performs as a member of the Trio Kagura.