Katryna Tan is an internationally acclaimed concert harpist, professional harp performer, and experienced harp player known for captivating audiences across Asia, Europe, Australia, and North America. Based in Singapore, she is widely recognised for delivering exceptional harp performance experiences for orchestral concerts, festivals, and cultural events.As a highly sought-after harp performer Singapore audiences admire, Katryna regularly appears as a featured harp soloist and collaborative chamber musician on international stages.
Renowned Harp Concert Singapore Soloist
As a soloist, Katryna has performed widely across Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Canada, France, the USA, and throughout Asia. Based in Singapore, she has appeared numerous times as a featured soloist at the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay & Victoria Concert Hall, the region’s leading performing arts Venues.
Over the years, she has been invited by many orchestras to perform major harp concertos. Notable highlights include:
- William Mathias’ Harp Concerto with the Braddell Heights Symphony Orchestra
- Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez with the Singapore Armed Forces Band
- Her own composition, Water Dance, performed with the DingYi Chinese Orchestra
- Solo appearances with Singapore Chinese Orchestra and Singapore Symphony Orchestra
She was also honoured to appear as guest soloist with the renowned King’s College Choir from England.
Performances in Malaysia
In Malaysia, Katryna has presented many solo concerts to strong critical and audience acclaim. These include:
• Fundraising recital in her hometown of Seremban
• Solo recitals at the Penang-YTL Arts Festival 2004
• A live television performance at the Miss Chinese Malaysian Pageant in Genting Highlands
• Solo recitals at Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre
• Solo recitals at Penang Performing Arts Centre
International Performances
Katryna has performed internationally in Japan, France, the USA, Australia, with concert invitations across Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania, and Adelaide. Regarded as one of Asia’s leading harp masters, she performs across the region and recently appeared at the Asia Harp Festival closing concert in Korea.Beyond classical repertoire, Katryna champions contemporary harp works and composes her own music, expanding the instrument’s reach to new audiences.
International Jury & Master Teacher
Katryna’s experience has led her to be invited as Master Teacher in International platforms and esteemed jury to several national & international competitions like:
- Singapore Youth Festival (SYF)
- Taiwan International Harp Competition
- Soka International Harp Competition (Japan)
- Chinga Fujian Harp Competition
- Glowing Harp Competition(Ukraine)
Original Harp Musicals & Artistic Productions
Katryna’s artistic projects are a major pillar of her work. She has written and produced original harp musicals that demonstrate creative leadership within the international harp community.
Major Productions:
- 2012 – The Harp Musical: Pluck the Harp Fairy
- 2015 & 2017 – Pluck and the Magical Banyan Tree
- 2019 – Legends of the Harp
- 2026 – Pluck and Pizz: Musical
These productions have toured Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, and Wales, with Canada scheduled this year. In June, Katryna will stage a major new production of Pluck and Pizz. As the only group internationally dedicated to large-scale harp musicals, her work is widely recognised as pioneering within the global harp community.
International Harp Performer and Festival Artist
As a touring harp performer, Katryna has performed extensively across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. Her international performances include concert tours and festival appearances in Japan, France, Canada, the United States, and Australia.
She has performed in major Australian cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania, and Adelaide, where she conducted recitals and collaborated with orchestras and festival programmes.
Katryna was also invited to perform at the closing concert of the Asia Harp Festival(Korea), Taiwan Harp Festival & Soka Harp Festival (Japan) reinforcing her reputation as one of Asia’s leading concert harpist performers.
Harpist for Hire for Concerts and Cultural Events
Katryna is available as a professional harpist for hire for prestigious concert engagements, orchestral collaborations, and international music festivals.
Her performance services include:
- Orchestral concerto performances
- Solo recital concerts
- Chamber music collaborations
- Cultural and diplomatic performances
- Festival and touring concert engagements
Event organisers seeking an internationally recognised harp performer that audiences in Singapore trust, can engage Katryna for refined and memorable harp performance experiences.
Her wide range of repertoire showcases the versatility of the performer and the harp with music from different periods of Western Classical music, Spanish music, Chinese music, arrangements of local folk tunes and some jazz!
Champion of Contemporary Harp Music
Beyond traditional classical repertoire, Katryna actively promotes modern and Asian-inspired harp compositions. As a composer and arranger, she contributes original works that expand contemporary harp performance repertoire.
Her original composition Water Dance gained international recognition and continues to be performed in global harp music events, further demonstrating her authority as a creative harp performer and artistic innovator.
Why Engage Katryna as Your Concert Harpist
Selecting the right harp soloist or harpist for hire is essential for delivering a world-class concert experience.
Katryna offers:
• Internationally recognised concert performance credentials
• Extensive orchestral and solo recital experience
• Proven collaborations with leading orchestras and choirs
• Wide and culturally diverse musical repertoire
• Original compositions and contemporary harp expertise
• Strong reputation across global harp festivals and concert circuits
Whether presenting a prestigious concert series or organising a cultural music event, engaging a professional concert harpist ensures artistic excellence and audience engagement. Katryna brings international performance standards, musical storytelling, and elegant stage presence to every performance.
Enquire about booking Katryna Tan as your professional harp performer Singapore, harp soloist, or international concert harpist for upcoming concert productions and music festivals.
FAQs
Yes. Katryna is available as a professional harpist for hire for concerts, orchestral collaborations, and international festival performances.
A professional harp performance may include solo recital concerts, orchestral concerto performances, chamber music collaborations, and themed cultural programmes.
For major harp concert Singapore performances or festival programmes, it is recommended to book a concert harpist several months in advance to ensure availability and rehearsal preparation.
Yes. As an internationally touring harp performer, Katryna performs across Asia, Europe, Australia, and North America.
A professional harp soloist combines advanced technical ability, performance experience, repertoire diversity, and strong orchestral collaboration skills.