Described as “[…] an exceptionally mature performer,” (Ontario Arts Review) with “[…] sheer pianistic power and accuracy […], unrelenting force and high-wire intensity.” (South Florida Classical Review), Catherine Ma has been performing internationally since her Carnegie Hall debut at the age of 14. Catherine began playing the piano at the age of 5 under the tutelage of Mrs. Mei Zhi Bi, and competed and won her first competition the same year. She started competing nationally and won 1st place at the Canadian Music Competition at the age of 7, and the following year, became the youngest scholarship student at the Young Artists Performance Academy at the Royal Conservatory of Music, with Prof. Marietta Orlov. She has also studied with Prof. Peter Longworth, Prof. Alexander Korsantia, and has played in numerous masterclasses for Prof. Roland Krüger, Mr. Ronan O’Hora, Mrs. Eliso Virsaladze, Mr. Boris Zarankin, Mr. Ilya Itin, and many others.She has won numerous awards and competitions, most recently; 1^st place at the Tkaczewski International Piano Competition, 2^nd place at the Paderewski International Piano Competition, 2^nd place at the Sixth Camerata Artists International Competition, 1^st place at the PianoHouse International Piano Competition and 1^st place at the Bremen International Piano Competition.In addition to being an active performing artist, Catherine has been an ambassador for the Musician’s Dream Aid Foundation since 2016, and the Canada International Piano Competition since 2021.She completed her Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance under the tutelage of Prof. Julian Martin at the Juilliard School.