About me
BIOGRAPHY
My career as a professional Violinist would not be a reality without the generosity of a sponsor. To this day I am hugely grateful to the late Stephen Bell for his immeasurable act of kindness, sponsoring Violin lessons from my initial studies up to my entrance at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He left behind a wonderful legacy of financial music aid, and there are many musicians in the UK who have benefitted from his financial support and generosity.
Katrina Lee is a highly acclaimed violinist and collaborative musician based in Scotland, known for her dedication to championing diversity and inclusion in the arts. A multi-award winning Violinist and a distinguished alumna of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Katrina earned a First-Class Honours and a Master of Music under the tutelage of Professor Andrea Gajic. Katrina's academic journey was marked by numerous accolades, including the Hilda Bailey Award, Ian D. Watt Award, Governors Prize for Strings, Robert Highgate Scholarship, Governors Prize for Chamber Music, Musicians Company Goldman Award and Scottish Ensemble Young Artist in 2014 and 2016.
Hailing from Yorkshire, Katrina's Violin journey began with the support of the late Stephen Bell, who recognised her love for reading and writing and thought she might enjoy translating that passion into reading music. His generous sponsorship was crucial to her early development on the instrument, and this encouragement has continually sparked Katrina's dedication to her craft as well as inspiring her lifelong commitment to ensure others have access to opportunities engaging in music.
A member of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and formerly the Principal Second of Scottish Ballet Orchestra, Katrina has performed with the UK's top orchestras and ensembles extensively; including Aurora Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Royal Northern Sinfonia and many more. A highlight of her work has been touring, which has enabled her to visit many countries and perform on international stages across Asia, South America, and Europe.