Katerina Gimon

Composer, improviser, and vocalist Katerina Gimon’s uniquely dynamic, poignant, and eclectic compositional style has earned her a reputation as a distinct voice in contemporary Canadian composition and beyond. Her music has been described as “sheer radiance” (Campbell River Mirror), “imbued…with human emotion” (San Diego Story), and capable of taking listeners on a “fascinating journey of textural discovery” (Ludwig Van), earning her several honours including multiple SOCAN Awards (2016, 2021, 2022), nomination for Western Canadian Composer of the Year (2021), and a Barbara Pentland Award for Outstanding Composition (2022).

In her music, Katerina draws influence from a myriad of places — from the Ukrainian folk music of her heritage to indie rock, as well as from her roots as a songwriter. Her compositions are performed widely across Canada, the United States, and internationally, with notable past performances at Carnegie Hall, Berliner Philharmonie, and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Recent commissions include new music for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Orpheus Choir of Toronto, National Youth Orchestra of Canada, and re:Naissance Opera.

She is the composer-in-residence for Myriad vocal ensemble and a founding member (composer, voice, electronics) of new music and AR/VR collective Chroma Interactive, which endeavours to explore new avenues and intersections for artistic expression by combining various art forms and new technologies. She currently lives and works in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples (the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, and Musqueam Nations).

www.katerinagimon.com