Katia Labèque Concerts

Experience Katia Labèque

Katia Labèque is a highly acclaimed French pianist celebrated for her dynamic and virtuosic performances, particularly within the realm of 20th and 21st-century music and collaborative projects. Born in 1968, she forms one half of the internationally renowned Labèque Sisters duo with her sister, Marielle.

Katia’s career blossomed through rigorous training with renowned teachers like Aldo Ciccolini and Lucas Foss. While proficient in the standard repertoire, she and Marielle gained prominence championing composers like Olivier Messiaen (who dedicated *Ritual-Inscriptions* to them) and György Ligeti. Their interpretations of Stravinsky’s piano works are considered definitive.

Beyond classical performance, Katia actively embraces cross-genre collaborations, working with artists spanning jazz (e.g., Brad Mehldau), electronic music (e.g., Nils Frahm), and world music traditions. She has commissioned numerous new works, expanding the piano duo repertoire. A prolific recording artist, Katia Labèque's discography includes albums on Deutsche Grammophon and KML Recordings, consistently garnering critical praise for their innovative spirit and technical brilliance.