Katherine Lacy

Katherine Lacy is a Professor of Clarinet at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM). She studied at Chetham’s School of Music and the Royal Academy of Music (RAM), where she won the Buffet Crampon Clarinet Prize in her first year. Her career includes freelance work with major orchestras such as the Philharmonia, London Sinfonietta, and London Symphony Orchestra, followed by a principal role with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (2004–2012) and subsequent positions with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO). Highlights include premiering Peter Wiegold’s "Spinning and Weaving" at Wigmore Hall and performing with artists like Charles Dutoit and Martha Argerich.

Her 2018 solo recording of Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto and Quintet with the RPO received critical acclaim. Katherine emphasizes career preparation for classical musicians and maintains ties to UK orchestras through guest performances.