Catya Maré (pronunciation: catya maree) is a multiple award-winning composer, music producer, classical crossover violinist, visual artist and writer from Germany, now located in California. She received her US green card based on her achievements in the musical field. Maré has performed as a classical violinist since her early childhood, and has done numerous performances at concert halls and major museums, such as National Gallery Berlin, Kunsthaus Zürich, Kunsthallen Brandts, and Kunstmuseet Trapholt. In 2006, she started to compose and produce her own music (Electronic / Pop / World / Celtic new age / Classical crossover). Maré was nominated for the Hollywood Music Award in November 2008 and won the Billboard World Songwriting Contest in February 2009. In November 2009, she won the Hollywood Music in Media Award and in December 2010 the USA Songwriting Competition. October, 2010 she received a US Green Card based on her achievements. In August 2011, Maré´s music video "Tell Me Why..." was nominated for the Stay Tuned TV Award / International Television Festival. In 2012, 2013m and 2014, she received additional nominations for the prestigious Hollywood Music in Media Award.
At this time, Maré is best known for her multiple award-winning new age / classical crossover music compositions; however, she simultaneously has been active as a visual artist and writer her entire life.
In September, 2013, she released two poetry books, "A Silvery Moment" and "White Marbles". Complex, haiku style contemplations.
August 28, 2014, Maré released one more instrumental pop / new age / classical crossover music production, titled "Voce". This single was composed, produced and performed by Maré, and audio mastered by Matt Forger at Anisound, whose credits include Michael Jackson, Donna Summer, Paul McCartney, Patti Austin, Missing Persons, Michael McDonald, James Ingram, Siedah Garrett, Quincy Jones, Steven Spielberg, John Landis and George Lucas.