KATYA - HARPIST

CLASSICAL | HARPISTS

Katya is one of the few harpists in the UK who plays both a full-size concert harp, and a small, strap-on Electric Harp.  A gifted Classical and Jazz Harpist, Katya studied from a young age at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama before recently embarking on a residency under Deborah Henson-Conant, the world's foremost electric harpist, in the United States.

 

Katya has performed internationally and at many prestigious venues in the UK including St John's Smith Square, the Royal Albert Hall, the Barbican Centre, LSO St. Luke's and the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. Katya has performed internationally and at many prestigious venues in the UK including St John's Smith Square, the Royal Albert Hall, the Barbican Centre, and the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. Katya has performed for HRH Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle, at the House of Lords, in the company of Prince Charles at St. James' Palace, and for HRH the Duke of Edinburgh at the Senate House in Cambridge. She performed at George Best's Memorial Service at Manchester Cathedral, and for George Martin's Birthday Celebration at GSMD.

Katya has enjoyed much collaboration with various solo instrumentalists, orchestras, singers and pop groups.  Recent collaborations include playing with The Noisettes, the Emily Dankworth Jazz Quartet, her harp & vocal duo - Katya & Phoebe, and The Staircase Band, providers of whirling gypsy hurly-burly, Balkan beats and Klezmer.

 

The Quintessentially Event Secret Wedding Guide gave Katya the following write-up:

 

What could be lovelier than the sparkling sound of a harpist drifting through your wedding reception? Katya makes an enchanting addition to any wedding; perfectly complementing a romantic atmosphere with her visually stunning gilded full-size concert or smaller electric harp.  Her repertoire ranges from classical to jazz; with smooth and sultry Bossa Nova, strident Flamenco or Celtic love reels all delivered with a flawless flourish.  With a visually stunning harp and a wide repertoire of pieces to choose from, Katya will make an unforgettable addition to your wedding.

KATYA - HARPIST

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  • For full-on romance, a harpist is the perfect option. Having played everywhere from the Royal Albert Hall to Vivienne Westwood catwalk shows, Katya covers a wide repertoire including classical, jazz and Celtic love reels.
    - Sunday Times Style Magazine
  • On stage, Katya demonstrates great flair, poise, and the natural communicative skills which cannot be taught. In short, the audience adored her, and it was a joy to share the stage with her
    - Deborah Henson-Conant, Grammy-nominated Harpist
  • The Events Team at the University of Cambridge Development Office has worked with Katya on a number of occasions. It has always been a pleasure working with Katya; her music, coupled with her professionalism has been hugely appreciated by our guests and has fitted in very well with the type of events we organise.
    - Mignon Bout
  • If you want to add a touch of class to your special occasion, I would highly recommend these two wonderful musicians. Proficient from start to finish, I dare you to find more accommodating and accomplished professionals than these two. Ten out of ten!"
    - Nicky and Daniel Wallace