Ekaterina is a professionally trained pianist with a degree from the St. Petersburg State Conservatory in Russia. She has extensive experience as a collaborative pianist and coach having worked at renowned opera houses such as the Metropolitan Opera in New York and the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. In addition to her musical career she has gained valuable experience in arts management in her role as Head of Opera for Classics at the Palace Square Gala in St. Petersburg, Russia. Outside of work Ekaterina is an avid reader, has a passion for foreign languages and enjoys spending time with her family.