Discover the virtuosic talent of Katy Smith, a distinguished British violinist renowned for her compelling concerto performances and advocacy for musicians with disabilities. Experience her inspiring journey and powerful musical expressions.
Meet Katy Smith
Renowned Violinist and Inspirational Advocate
Katy Smith made her concerto debut performing Lalo's Symphony Espagnole in Birmingham's Adrian Boult Hall, aged ten, after winning the Junior Department’s concerto competition. Since then she has appeared as soloist with numerous orchestras throughout the UK and abroad. In 2022, with just five days notice, she stepped in for a tour to Prague with the Kimichi Symphony Orchestra performing the Tchaikovsky concerto twice on the same day.
Katy was soloist with the New English Concert Orchestra at the Battle Proms - a series of six concerts across the summer to audiences of up to 10,000. She was the first soloist to be invited back for a second year running, and again as their favourite soloist for their 20 year anniversary concert. She has worked with notable conductors such as; Ben Palmer, Keith Slade, Russell Keable and Douglas Coombes MBE, and appeared on national television as a strings finalist of BBC Young Musician of the Year.
After auditioning for a Master’s degree at the Royal Academy of Music, Katy was propelled straight onto the Advanced Diploma course due to her experience and standard, studying with György Pauk.
Katy is an advocate for musicians with disabilities, being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome herself. She has begun telling her story as a successful musician with a disability on social media gaining 1.1k followers in a fortnight, inspiring others to share their stories.
Katy plays on a fine 18th century English violin made by Nathaniel Cross and is generously sponsored by Pirastro.
Katy Smith in Action
Katy Smith enchants audiences worldwide with her exquisite violin performances and poignant advocacy. From prestigious concert halls to impactful social media engagements, Katy's music transcends boundaries.
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