Cathy Heidt is a Luxembourgish violinist known for her expressive artistry and deep commitment to connecting with audiences. Her diverse repertoire spans from solo works to chamber music and orchestral performances. She is particularly passionate about the transformative power of music, which she shares not only on prestigious concert stages but also in social institutions such as schools, hospices, and prisons. Through collaborations with organizations like musethica and Live Music Now, she has brought live classical music to people who might not otherwise have access to it.

Cathy began playing the violin at the age of six and, as a teenager, moved to Berlin to study with Prof. Johannes Kittel at the renowned Musikgymnasium Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. She went on to complete her bachelor’s degree under Prof. Mark Gothoni at the Berlin University of the Arts and, in 2023, finalizing her master studies with Prof. Tanja Becker-Bender at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg.

Her dynamic career has taken her to stages across Europe and beyond. Cathy has performed at prominent festivals such as the Druskomanija Festival for Contemporary Music in Vilnius (Lithuania), the Encuentro de Música y Academia in Santander (Spain), and the Zermatt Music Festival (Switzerland). In 2022, she was named a Young Artist at the Manchester Music Festival in Vermont, USA, and was invited back in 2023 as a Rising Star, performing alongside internationally acclaimed musicians.

Cathy’s artistry has been recognized with numerous awards. She won first prizes at the Elise Meyer Competition (2022), the International Mendelssohn Festival in Hamburg (2021), and the Märkische Musiktage Competition. Additionally, she earned a gold medal at the Concours Européen de l’UGDA Luxembourg in 2021. As a soloist, Cathy has performed with leading orchestras, including the Konzerthausorchester Berlin, the Brandenburgisches Staatsorchester Frankfurt an der Oder, and the Luxembourg Philharmonic.

Her orchestral experience is extensive and distinguished. From 2018 to 2022, Cathy was a member of the European Union Youth Orchestra, touring South America, Europe, and the Arab countries under the direction of conductors such as Marin Alsop, Gianandrea Noseda, and Vasily Petrenko. She further enhanced her skills through academy programs with the Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg and the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin. Cathy regularly collaborates with leading ensembles such as the Elbphilharmonieorchester Hamburg, the Luxembourg Philharmonic, and the Budapest Festival Orchestra. Following her graduation, she secured a position as section leader of the second violins with the Duisburger Philharmoniker (Deutsche Oper am Rhein). Since the start of the 2024/25 season, she has been serving as associate leader of the first violins.

Additionally, she enjoys engaging in various projects that explore unique and unconventional musical experiences.