Kathryn Stott is recognised internationally as one of Britain’s most versatile and imaginative musicians and among today’s most engaging pianists. She is in-demand for a wide variety of chamber music alliances, playing with some of the world’s leading instrumentalists, as well as appearing on major international concert platforms in recitals and concerto performances. She has also directed several distinctive concert series and festivals and has developed an extensive and exceptionally varied catalogue of recordings. Born in Lancashire, she studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School and the Royal College of Music and was a prizewinner at the Leeds International Piano Competition 1978. In addition to her busy career as a performer worldwide, she is a Visiting Professor at the Royal Academy of Music in London. She enjoys associations with many orchestras and is a favoured partner of many distinguished chamber musicians. She has been performing and recording with Yo-Yo Ma for nearly thirty years and has developed shared musical interests with an eclectic group of performers, bringing a close involvement with many leading string quartets. A particular interest in contemporary music has led to several world premières.