Katie Clarke is a ground breaking, innovative concert pianist who is pushing the boundaries of how we experience classical music and her virtuosic piano show has taken her to all seven continents of the world. Katie offers an exciting show, either solo or accompanied by a live band, and her lively stage presence, humour and unique arrangements blend a variety of genres including classical, jazz, rock, and pop which is accessible to all ages and musical tastes.
Originally from England, now based in LA, Katie also offers several hours of cocktail music catering to the style of the event and has a wealth of experience in Musical Directing and accompanying.
3 reviews
Jeri R.
September 1, 2023I have seen Katie perform on three separate occasions, and each time she brought a fresh and exhilarating experience. She is an incredible technician but what stands out is her creativity. Her original arrangements are first class, and always lead somewhere unexpected, from classical to pop, Broadway, and the Movies. There's something for everyone. She happens to be wickedly funny as well. An outstanding evening's entertainment!
Hired as: Pianist
Sean C.
August 10, 2023I have had the pleasure of seeing Katie Clarke perform live on the Queen Mary II for an audience of two thousand and she absolutely nailed it. Her virtuosic playing is top-tier and her musical selection kept the audience on their toes the whole time. Her bright, welcoming personality lit up the stage and she had a few comedic moments that left everyone in stitches. Her outfits dazzled the audience. Truly a master of the performing arts!
She is hands down the best pianist I have ever seen in my life and I highly recommend her for your next concert or event. You will not be disappointed!
Hired as: Pianist
Susan K.
August 9, 2023I have seen Katie Clarke perform numerous times and she is an amazing pianist! Katie is witty, engaged with the audience and a wonderful person!
I hope I get the pleasure of hearing her perform many more times in the future!
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Hired as: Pianist
Price range: $500 - $50,000
Languages: English
Gig length: 20 - 180 minutes
Katie offers an exciting show, either solo or accompanied by a live band, and her lively stage presence, humour and unique arrangements blend a variety of genres including classical, jazz, rock, and pop which is accessible to all ages and musical tastes.
She has been performing since a young age, all over the world and loves to engage with her audiences through her music and vibrant personality.
Katie can offer a full show, recital or cocktail piano music depending on what the event requires. She is extremely punctual, professional and always dresses to impress!
Katie started playing the piano at the age of six, beginning her musical studies in Norfolk, England and later at the International Purcell School of Music in London. Whilst still in her teens she formed a two piano partnership with Christopher Hopkins, performing frequently throughout the UK. During her school years Katie performed frequently as a pianist, accompanist, clarinetist and singer across the UK and Europe.
Katie subsequently studied music at Bristol University and went on to acquire a Masters in Performance from York University. As a student, she performed Mozart’s Piano Concerto in C minor with the Mozart players in Norwich and the Weber Konzertstück with the Bristol University Chamber Orchestra. As well as performing frequently as a soloist, Katie accompanied musicians and singers, sang in the chamber choirs, choral societies and Madrigal ensemble and played in the University orchestras and ensembles both as a pianist and as a clarinetist. She played for the Opera society on both harpsichord and piano and won the accompanist award in her Oirst year. Katie also toured extensively in the UK and Europe with both the Chamber choir and Orchestra.
After graduating in 2007, Katie worked for two years as a pianist at Norwich Theatre Royal on the Breckland Schools Project, working with young children and helping them produce their own interpretation of an opera that was then performed at the Theatre Royal, with piano accompaniment by Katie.
In 2008 Katie worked as the rehearsal pianist for the annual Norwich Pantomime and from 2009 as the Musical Director for the Norfolk Youth Music Theatre. The latter’s performance of The Secret Garden won the National Operatic and Dramatic Association award for ‘Best Musical Production in the Eastern District.’ Whilst in Norwich Katie also continued to perform as a soloist, giving regular recitals and performances.
In 2009 Katie moved to London and continued to teach and perform both as a soloist and as a musical director. Whilst there she also worked at the national radio station Classic FM, as an assistant to the Executive Producer. In 2011 she released her Oirst solo classical CD ‘Noted’ with works by Haydn, Schumann, Liszt, Ravel, Sinding and Debussy.
In 2012 Katie began working with several composers and producers to create a piano cabaret act that combines her talents as both a virtuoso pianist and vibrant personality with a band of versatile musicians in order to create a unique and exciting cabaret show.
Katie has performed her piano cabaret act on all over the world on cruise lines including Celebrity, Holland America, Azamara, Oceania, Cunard, Princess, Seabourn and Crystal, as well as shows in England and Los Angeles.
Katie moved to Los Angeles in January 2014 and has since worked alongside many musicians as a soloist, cabaret entertainer, accompanist and Musical Director. She has worked with Broadway Singer Jay Winnick in an outreach community musical programme in schools across LA, as well as Musically Directing at venues including the NOHO Art’s Centre and Secret Rose Theatre in original and recognisable productions. She has also collaborated in performance with both singers and instrumentalists from the LA Opera and television and Broadway.
Her latest venture blends classical piano with other genres such as pop, funk, rock and EDM working alongside music producer Sean Carney.
Katie prefers if there is a grand piano at the venue with piano bench and recently tuned.
If no piano is available, then a keyboard setup with microphone and amp would suffice. However, Katie can also provide all these things if needed.
If Katie is doing a full show with backing band, there will need to be ample space and access to a PA system.
Thursday
On Tour
All-day event
Saturday
On Tour
All-day event
Monday
On Tour
All-day event
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Porter Ranch, CA
Katie offers a variety of different shows. Her main featured performance uses classical composer elements mixed with more modern genres such as rock, pop and film and her medleys include:
Bach's Toccata and Fugue
Flight of the Bumblebee over a Boogie Woogie
Rachmaninoff meets James Bond
Film Music Medley
TV Anthem Medley
Queen Medley
Disney Medley
Beethoven meets EDM
Jazz Swing Medley
Katie can also offer a more traditional classical piano experience including music by such composers as:
Bach
Chopin
Debussy
Rachmaninoff
Mozart
To name a few.
Also, Katie can provide a more relaxed cocktail piano experience with music inspirations from pop, broadway, jazz and festive music.
Katie was influenced growing up by renowned classical pianists such as Ashkenazy, Horowitz and Murray Perahia. However as she started to hone her act Katie started to find inspiration from artists such as Victor Borge, Tim Minchin and Dudley Moore.
As her music became more progressive, artists such as Lindsey Stirling and Yo Yo Ma helped her create her own unique style.
Katie is also a huge fan of many pop and rock musicians such as Muse, Queen and Bruno Mars which have all had input into her own arranging and musical creations.
Piano or keyboard plus piano bench and music stand.
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