Wight Proms Wednesdays: Kate Robey (Cello)

 

Kate was born in Littlehampton, West Sussex. She was a Junior Exhibitioner at the Royal College of Music, and also attended Pro Corda, the National School for Young Chamber Musicians, studying the cello and piano. At Bath Spa University she studied under Ruth Zagni and performed her debut concerto of Saint-Saens at the Assembly Rooms.

After graduating, Kate began building her performing and teaching career, and teaches piano and cello at Downside as well as a thriving private teaching practice. She also leads a beginner orchestra, coaches a Piano Trio, and is Musical Director for the annual musical production. Kate is a member of the Bristol String Quartet, regularly performing all over the South West and beyond.

In 2018, she met Classical Brit award nominee Thomas Cameron and became his piano accompanist. They have recorded two albums and tour regularly, and together they are a regular feature of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Ventnor Fringe. Kate is a busy freelance musician, performing with different orchestras including the Dartington Festival Orchestras, as well as taking on recording projects for a wide range of artists, including Kula Shaker.

Kate's first love is for chamber music and performing recitals, and with Christopher Sheldrake recently performed a programme including Prokofiev's Cello Sonata at Wells Cathedral.