Composer
Conductor
Orchestrator
Pianist & Vocalist
Katya Bessarabov is a composer, pianist, and vocalist whose work combines the emotional depth of orchestral storytelling with folk and electronic influences, creating immersive and deeply resonant musical experiences and soundscapes across genres. .
Classically trained from the age of six, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Music with a specialization in piano performance and music theory. She further advanced her compositional craft by obtaining a MFA for scoring motion pictures and contemporary media at the Film Scoring Academy of Europe. During her studies, she was mentored by renowned industry professionals, including Dr. Andy Hill (Walt Disney Pictures), Alastair King (Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, Doctor Who, Wonder Woman), Jack Wall (Call of Duty: Black Ops, Mass Effect), further refining her cinematic storytelling through sound.
With a background rooted in classical tradition and a passion for genre-blending, Katya brings a distinctive voice to her compositions—one that evokes deep emotional resonance. Her approach is intuitive and bold, whilst delicately maintaining an emotive depth. She often merges contrasting sonic soundscapes, ranging from orchestral, to folk, to electronic, to craft music that is both evocative, emotional and unexpected.
Rooted in classical tradition yet driven by a passion for innovation, Katya brings a distinctive voice to her compositions—one that evokes deep emotional resonance, whilst delicately retaining and balancing emotional nuance with bold creative exploration. Her work often bridges contrasting musical worlds, seamlessly weaving orchestral, folk, and electronic elements into soundscapes that are evocative, expressive, and unexpected.
A self-described "pianist gone rogue," Katya has also embraced DJing, drawing inspiration from a wide spectrum of musical influences. Beyond the studio, she’s an avid lover of photography, painting, dance, travel and outdoor adventures, all of which inform her creative process.