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Katerina Gimon is a Canadian composer, arranger, and lyricist whose dynamic, poignant, and eclectic compositional style has earned her a reputation as a distinctive voice in contemporary choral, orchestral, and vocal music. Her music has been described as “sheer radiance” (Campbell River Mirror), “imbued...with human emotion” (San Diego Story), and as taking listeners on a “fascinating journey of textural discovery” (Ludwig Van).
Her works are performed regularly by ensembles around the world and in renowned concert halls such as Carnegie Hall, Berliner Philharmonie, and the Sydney Opera House. She has been commissioned by leading ensembles including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, National Youth Choir of Canada, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, National Youth Orchestra of Canada, Vancouver Chamber Choir, and re:Naissance Opera. Her extensive catalogue of over 70 works is published by Oxford University Press, Hal Leonard, Galaxy Music, Cypress Choral Music, and Hinshaw Music, with self-published works available through Graphite Marketplace and the Canadian Music Centre. |
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...one of the most exciting young vocal composers in Canada. |
In her music, Katerina draws inspiration from a myriad of places—from her Ukrainian heritage to indie rock, as well as her roots as a songwriter. Her unique, genre-bending style often makes imaginative use of texture and timbre, incorporating elements of improvisation and extended techniques, as well as folk and pop influences. Her writing has been praised for its “limitless creativity, exceptional artistry, and profound depth” (Choral Repertoire by Women Composers).
Katerina and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (2024).
Photo by Allan Cabral.
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Katerina is a sought-after guest composer, adjudicator, and presenter, regularly collaborating with ensembles and organizations around the world. She has been recognized with numerous honours, including the 2026 Young Alumna of the Year Award from Wilfrid Laurier University, multiple SOCAN Foundation Awards, and the Barbara Pentland Award for Outstanding Composition.
Katerina holds a Master of Music in Composition from the University of British Columbia and an Honours Bachelor of Music in Composition and Improvisation from Wilfrid Laurier University. She is Composer-in-Residence for Myriad Ensemble and lives and works as a freelance composer in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. |
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