Violinist Cathy French has distinguished herself as one of the most outstanding musicians of her generation. Presently a member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (which she joined in 1994), Cathy has been an active participant in music festivals including Meadowmount, Banff and Marlboro. She was 1st prize winner of the CBC Radio competition, as well as the winner of many Canada Council Grants. She is frequently heard on both CBC and NPR radio, and performs regularly in chamber ensembles in the Boston area. Ms. French is in much demand in Canada and has perfomed as soloist with the Winnipeg and Edmonton Symphonies as well as the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra.

Born in Victoria, B.C., Cathy began serious study with Lise Elson at Mount Royal College in Calgary. She continued her studies with Miriam Fried at Indiana University and went on to receive a Masters of Music from Juilliard where she worked with Joel Smirnoff of the Juilliard Quartet.