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.
