British violinist Catherine Lawlor studied in Cardiff and New York with Marius Bedeschi and Daniel Phillips respectively, before embarking on a varied performance and teaching career. As an orchestral player, she has played in the UK, Europe, the USA and Asia, and has performed as a chamber musician across the UK, Europe and the USA.
She has led several British freelance orchestras, including The Studio Orchestra, Welsh Musical Theatre Orchestra, British Sinfonietta and Nova Foresta Philharmonic. She has performed as concerto soloist and recitalist across the UK and USA, and recorded for film (independent), television and radio for Amazon Prime, the BBC and Avanti. Catherine is a promoter of new music, and whilst studying for her undergraduate degree she sat as Leader of the new music group Sinfonia Newydd. She continued her exploration of contemporary music in New York as a member of Queens College New Music Group. A particular highlight was performing Harold Meltzer’s Sindbad (Piano Trio & Actor) with the composer in the role of the actor at Carnegie Hall. She continues to play new works today, working with composers to bring their music to life.