Tuning

KATERYNA HUT

Contrabassist

"My credo is to see obstacles as opportunities and always take the next step"

Scroll
Kateryna Hut Photo

About

Born in Kamjanez-Podilskyj, Ukraine, Kateryna Hut discovered her passion for the contrabass at an early age. Her journey from Ukraine to Switzerland has been defined by resilience, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to musical excellence. Currently pursuing her Bachelor in Classical Music at the renowned Hochschule der Künste Bern under Prof. Ruslan Lutsyk, Kateryna has established herself as a versatile musician — equally at home in classical orchestral settings, contemporary avant-garde projects, and jazz ensembles. Her artistry bridges cultures and genres, carrying the deep, resonant voice of the contrabass from the concert halls of Ukraine to the stages of Switzerland and France.
Ukrainian (Native)
Russian
English
German
Spanish

Education

✧
2023 – Present
Hochschule der Künste Bern (HKB)
Bachelor Classical Music, under Prof. Ruslan Lutsyk. One of Switzerland's most prestigious music academies, part of the Bern University of Applied Sciences.
✦
2022 – 2023
Swiss Jazz School
Jazz PreCollege Program. Exploring jazz foundations, expanding musical versatility.
✧
2018 – 2022
Music College Khmelnytskyi
Junior Specialist Diploma. Four years of intensive classical training in Ukraine. (Named after Zaremba)
✦
2009 – 2018
Art School & Secondary Education, Kamjanez-Podilskyj
Foundation years where the musical journey began.

Awards & Competitions

❦
❦
2022
🥈
VII Ukrainian Competition for String Instruments (Yuri Hilobokov)
2nd Place (Silver)
2021
🥇
Ukrainian Competition for String Instruments (Yuri Hilobokov)
1st Place (Gold)
2021
🥇
Ukrainian Competition for String Instruments "Franko-Hügelland"
1st Place (Gold)

Masterclasses

Dorin Marc 2025

Hochschule der Künste Bern

Legendary Romanian contrabassist, former Solo Contrabassist of the Munich Philharmonic (1992–2003), winner of the ARD Competition, and Professor Emeritus at the Nuremberg University of Music. One of the most influential double bass pedagogues of our time.

Volodymyr Hrechukh 2021

Music College Khmelnytskyi

Prizewinner of international competitions, Soloist of the Kyiv Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, and Principal Contrabassist of the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine.

Orchestral Experience

8+ ORCHESTRAS  |  5 SECTION LEADER ROLES  |  3 GENRES

Section Leader

Since June 2025
Jugend Sinfonie Orchester Konservatorium Bern
Section Leader. Sectional rehearsals. Seasonal concerts.
Since June 2024
Orchester Giovanni
Section Leader. Sectional rehearsals. Seasonal concerts.
Since Dec 2022
Orchester Variaton
Section Leader from 2026. All current orchestra projects.
2019–2022
Symphony Orchestra, Music College Khmelnytskyi
Section Leader from 2021. Annual concerts & examinations.
2019–2022
Chamber Orchestra, Music College Khmelnytskyi
Section Leader from 2019. Regular public performances.

Tutti Roles

Since June 2024
Orchestre Juventutti
Based in Geneva. Tours in France & seasonal concerts. A youth symphony orchestra of 45 musicians, winner of Prix Public at "Prix Jeunesse Genève" 2019, and Swiss ambassadors of classical music on their China Tour.
2020–2021
Chamber Orchestra, Philharmonie Khmelnytskyi
Regular concerts and regional tours.

Jazz

Mar–Jul 2022
All-Ukrainian Youth Jazz Orchestra
Contrabass & Electric Bass. Benefit concert tour across Switzerland and Germany.
2019–2022
Estrade Jazz Orchestra, Music College Khmelnytskyi
Contrabass & Electric Bass. Regular performances.

Contemporary Music

Mar–Apr 2025
Project with Beat Furrer at HKB
Performance of "Akusmata" and Clarinet Concerto under the composer's direction. Beat Furrer is an Austrian-Swiss composer known for groundbreaking contemporary works.
Nov 2025 – Jan 2026
Mathias Spahlinger "Doppelt Bejaht"
Under the direction of Christian Kobi and Marc Kilchenman.

Get in touch

katerynahut.contrabass@gmail.com
📞 +41 79 861 68 01
📍 Bern, Switzerland