She was born in Athens, the granddaughter of composer Timotheos Xanthopoulos.
She studied piano at the Vienna Academy and then composition with Robert Konta.
She made her debut as a concert pianist in Vienna in about 1930, and graduated from the academy in 1934.
She continued her studies with Marcel Dupre in Paris, and became known internationally as a pianist.
[1][2] Lalauni composed piano concertos, songs, chamber music and a symphony.