American Flutist Kathryn Farenish made her solo debut at Carnegie Hall at the age of 16, serving as Principal Flute of the National Wind Ensemble in New York City, and she has been pursuing her passion for music ever since. Ms. Farenish has participated in a wide range of ensembles and has performed extensively in prestigious concert venues throughout New York, Boston, Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., including Lincoln Center, David Geffen Hall (formerly Alice Tully Hall), Carnegie Hall, Jordan Hall, The Music Center at Strathmore, and The Kennedy Center.

Noted for her “vibrant tone, superb musicianship, and warm demeanor” and for her “impeccable piccolo playing” (Washington Classical Review), Ms. Farenish establishes herself as one of today’s rising, versatile artists. Honors include being selected as the winner of the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic’s Young Artist Competition, the City of Fairfax Band Association Band Director’s Competition, and the winner of the Flute Society of Washington Young Artist Competition, where she performed for flute prodigy, Mimi Stillman.

An active freelance musician in the D.C. Metropolitan area, her professional engagements include work with the National Philharmonic Orchestra, Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, Maryland Symphony Orchestra, Maryland Lyric Opera, Washington Concert Opera, Chesapeake Orchestra, Bel Cantanti Opera, Bach in Baltimore, among others. 

Solo performances include concerto appearances with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic, playing Carl Nielsen’s Concerto for Flute and Orchestra, at the Orford Arts Centre, performing Charles Griffes’ Poem, which gained her international recognition being broadcast through CBC Radio-Canada, and most recently with the Chesapeake Orchestra as a part of their River Concert Series 2024 where she performed Johann Joachim Quantz’s Concerto in G Major for Flute and Strings.

Ms. Farenish has received both her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from The Juilliard School, studying with Robert Langevin, Principal Flute of the New York Philharmonic. She also received additional training from the New England Conservatory as a student of world-class flutists Jeanne Baxtresser, former Principal Flute of the New York Philharmonic, renowned solo artist Paula Robison, and former Principal Flute of the National Symphony Orchestra, Toshiko Kohno.