XXIX International Chopin Festival
"Lato z Chopinem"
named after Barbara Hesse-Bukowska
Busko-Zdrój, July  17-21, 2024  

Born in 1998, Catherine began playing piano at the age of 5 under the tutelage of Mrs. Mei Zhi Bi, and competed and won her first competition the same year. She began competing nationally and won 1st place at the Canadian Music Competition at the age of 8, and the following year, became the youngest scholarship student at the Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists at the Royal Conservatory of Music, with Prof. Marietta Orlov. 

 

Catherine has also studied with Mr. James Anagnoson, Mr. Li Wang, Mr. Michael Berkovsky, Mr. Peter Longworth, Mr. Julian Martin and has played in numerous masterclasses for Mr. Ronan O’Hora, Mr. Boris Zarankin, Mr. Charles Abramovic, Mrs. Patricia Parr, Mr. Leslie Kinton, Mrs. Nelita True, and others.

 

She has been invited to play in many concerts such as the Interharmony International Music Festival in Arcidosso, Italy, the Euromusic 20th anniversary Gala concert, the Piano Virtuoso series at the Four Seasons Performing Arts Centre, at the Toronto Metro Convention Centre, and has also performed in Carnegie Hall, New York City. She has also won numerous competitions and festivals, most recently, the Mayor’s Award for Top Achievement, 1st prize at the International American Protégé Piano Competition, 2nd place at the Paderewski International Piano Competition, and 1st prize at the OCO Concerto Competition. 

 

She is currently studying with Mr. Alexander Korsantia.

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