You want Classical music; she has that covered. You want Rock or Pop she can deliver that too. Now Beatrix Lőw-Beer who doubles as Kat Violin for those of you who crave a little mystery with your music, has taken classic music by highly regarded composers and blended them with original modern beats and just like Cat Woman transforms herself into Kat Violin the DJ and violinist. Meow. Do not try and label Beatrix Lőw-Beer however, because while the one we have dubbed the Lady Gaga of the violin, for her often breathtaking wardrobe selections can just as easily purr as she can hiss, while playing edgier songs.

Well, she can describe her new persona much better than we can, “I am producing my own music, and it is a combination of Classical music and electronic beats. For instance, music from Classical composers. It is 2.0 and it is transported to the electronic music. The (goal) is to perform it live at festivals or bigger events.

It is not so easy doing my own music versus covers. I thought it would be much faster to get reach, but when you make your own music, it is like you have to convince everybody first. Even the followers you gained over the years, don’t follow you (when you branch out), because it is yours. I think it will be a lot of work to make this successful, but I will try my best. I love the idea, the concept and the character. It is all about the cat identity, but not like the animal cat, but it is about the character of the cat and the behavior and the attitude.

We thought a lot about the name.

Hmm, I think because a cat has a very strong character and also the music is very characteristic that we chose (Kat Violin). Cats are elegant when you see them walking. The combination of this with a very strong character and maybe a little bit of being stubborn. They are special and I think it is good for the brand,” she says.  

As for her audience, “They like the music, because I mix it with other electronic or techno songs, so it fits pretty good. I think it will work.

I am producing the music together with a friend. He is coming more from the Classical part, and I am bringing the electronic vibes to the production.”

The native of Augsburg, Germany, one hour from Munich is continually on the move, and to catch her for just a moment, she may be on a high-speed train, waiting for her plane at the airport or driving her car down the highway.

“Last year I had 270 (performances) and if you count the traveling, you lose almost all of the days. I was thinking of selling the house and moving into a smaller apartment (because she is seldom there),” then we remind her she wouldn’t have room for all of her clothes, “That’s true. (she laughs) I do all my bookings and travel arrangements myself to make sure it all works together. It is with all different clients. If you have the power, it is more secure to make sure that you can handle it. 

Lately there have been concerts around Jordan, Lebanon, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Quatar and Kuwait. Europe (performances) are becoming more and more in places such as, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Austria. I wish I could work a little more in America, but it is so hard with the work visa.

Mostly (people find me) over the internet, Instagram and my website. My first event (in the Middle East) was in 2013, and it was through an agency based in Lebanon. The easiest way is if you find someone there to represent you, because they speak the language. I am trying to learn Arabic, but it is still better if you have someone,” says Beatrix Löw-Beer.

As for if she has to adapt her performance to audiences in different countries, she says, “A little bit. When I am performing in the Middle East I try to perform some traditional Arabic songs. It is beneficial if you learn some of their songs, so they like you more. In the Middle East it is so important how you dress and how you move, whereas in Europe they don’t really care so much. That is why the events over there (Middle East) are much nicer, because they care about how everything looks, the presentation and these things. Of course, the artist also has to adapt to this. If you wear something (like you would in Germany) they would not accept this.

Some cultures do not show their emotions. I don’t know if you ever went to Lichenstein, but I have never been in any country where the people are so unemotional. There is no reaction, zero, but after the performance everybody came and said it was great and they had never seen anything like this. It is so weird, but some cultures just don’t show if they like something. In the northern countries it is a little bit like this, as they are not so outgoing. It depends if they are drunk, then I think they are showing their emotions (we both laugh).

Kat Violin creates her new music in collaboration with Mathias Rehfeldt, but what led her in this direction?

“I played at a festival, and it was so amazing. Festival vibes are so different from corporate events and private events. Everybody comes to party (at festivals), and they come with good vibes, they are motivated, and they love it. It is so much easier and more fun. At a corporate event you have to come and work. You have to motivate them to stand up and to dance. For the festivals they come just for this, and it is such a nice vibe,” she says.

We just have to talk about your clothes! The clothing choices are just as diverse and plentiful as Beatrix Löw-Beer’s / Kat Violin’s music. How do you decide what to wear?

It depends on the event. If there is a theme, you have to find something nice, so you can shine at the event. With some other clothes, when I see them, I have to buy them! I love to change the looks. For the new brand we are trying out many new things. It is pretty exciting to do new things,” I am thinking you either have a super sized clothing closet or you have a separate home for your clothes, “We just renovated one room, and it is just for clothes,” she says laughing. (editor’s notes make sure you look at the photos including clicking on the thumbnail photos to enlarge them)

In addition to choosing her own clothes, she says, “I work with a stylist as well to try new things that fit with the new concept. I am not very good at choosing outfits and sometimes I am lost. (Other times), if I see something (I like) I just order it. (followed by a bit of a giggle)

There are always favorites. My favorites are mostly about shoes. I am the biggest Stephen Madden fan on this planet. If there is any chance to use Stephen Madden Shoes I use Stephen Madden Shoes. They are the most comfortable and if you have to DJ or stand for a long time, they are perfect, because they are very high, but also comfortable,” she confides in us, almost as if she wants this to be kept a secret from others, so they do not discover one of her wardrobe secrets.

Have your clothes, become a part of your brand, your signature? Do people comment about your clothes?

“Yes, they do, actually a lot.

I think it is important because you have to always find something that will get you more attention from the client and audience, because there are so many artists out there. To just play better, nobody cares.  Most people don’t even hear the difference and how much better you are. You have to catch their attention with something visual,” she says.

Beatrix, with all of your performances and all of the days you spend travelling, considering you do all of your own travel arrangements and most of your own bookings, when do you find time to accomplish all of this?

 “Usually, when I am in the airport or I am in the car, I do all of these things.

The biggest challenges are the travel companies and the airlines, because nothing works anymore. It is mostly not the fault of the traveler, because we don’t have any power anymore. We completely rely on them.

(When a flight is delayed), at first you are worried, that you are going to be late for soundcheck and then later, later, later, you are worried if you are going to make it to the performance. It is really stressful then. You get a little bit annoyed, and you try to push, but of course you can’t do anything even if you start fighting with the staff at the airport.

I really try to wait as long as possible, (before phoning the event coordinator), so they are not worried. At the same time, I try to think of someone who could replace me in the worst case (scenario). I am already working towards this, but I try not to stress the client,” she explains.

As for what is next for Beatrix Lőw-Beer she says, “It is mostly about the new concept.  I take every free minute to plan for it, create content for it, and to make the right additions.”

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