Sophie

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TRUTH-LOVE-AMBITION-STRENGTH..mind first, body second.. I'm not necessarily what you expect from a violin player... I LOVE MY VIOLIN, I LOVE TO DANCE..most of all I LOVE MUSIC. I've been playing since I was 3...stopped at 16 and had a few strange years, and then came back. In between I tried EVERYTHING- but I don't regret any of it, and now there is nothing I'd rather do!

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The music bio: (for more info & music check out www.myspace.com/sophieserafinosolo )My other space!!

Violinist, singer and songwriter Sophie Serafino is a pioneer in the music industry. Violinists are meant to have a certain sound, they’re meant to look a certain way, and they most certainly stick to similar genre. Well, that’s what we’re used to.
A violinist, also a singer and songwriter, Sophie has a unique blend of pop music. The style evolved after years of experimentation with many musical genres, has been described as entirely unique. Sophie mixes world music and impressionistic sounds with funk, dance and classically inspired strings. Sophie has travelled with her own original act to London, Amsterdam, Paris, Rome, Istanbul, Casablanca and Los Angeles.
Sophie performs her original material with her 5 piece band, and loves to experiment with the classics and improvising with house DJs or performing house mixes of her music. Sophie also has experience in film and television, aside from her own film clips for her original music; she was spokesperson for the 2003 Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation, which aired on all of Australia’s national network television channels. Sophie has appeared in short films and numerous theatre productions- her favourite jobs to date in the theatre include:
• Principal role: Velma in Epicentre Theatre Company’s production of Chicago- The Play Behind the Musical at the Zenith Theatre Sydney Australia 2004
• Principal role, Science Officer in THE Theatre Company’s production of Return to the Forbidden Planet, Argyle Theatre Sydney Australia 2000
Sophie has spent 2007 writing her new album and performing all over the world. She is also a fourth year violin performance major at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. A new album is on the way, so keep an eye on Sophie Serafino. This fiddler is on the move.
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS 2007:
•Halfmoon Putney, London UNITED KINGDOM
•Gala event for the Australia High Commission, London UNITED KINGDOM
•Le Mandalaray, Paris FRANCE
•French Tuesdays, Los Angeles USA
•Madison, Los Angeles USA
•The Cronulla Jazz Festival, Sydney AUSTRALIA
•June in Paris Festival, Paris FRANCE
•Six Seven Club, Paris FRANCE
•resident artist November/December 2007 @ 360, Istanbul TURKEY
•The Supperclub, Rome ITALY
•Le Petit Rocher, Casablanca MOROCCO
Gail Kavanagh, Penrith Press (May 2003): “Serafino turns all concepts of violin virtuosity around”, “she takes the violin from the concert house into the world of the pop diva” and “ is one of the few who deserve the title of DIVA”
Inside Sport Magazine Australia (2003):): “take one funky diva with a violin, mix with some pop flavoured opera and you’ll be bustin’ a move to Sophie Serafino music before you can say Pavarotti”
Viva Magazine Australia (2003):: “Serafino takes over the stage!”
Kate Kachor, 11 Magazine Australia (October 2004): "Mixing traditional classical with rap and sampling seemed too bold a move. However, the violin playing of Serafino is flawless, so magical as she conjures images with each movement, that her mixture of violin with urban sounds just works."
Daily Telegraph (May 2007) : Serafino has ‘inimitable style’
Sydney Morning Herald (2008):: “refreshing- not only plays the violin but sings with amazing clarity”
Ben Black, 1340 Magazine USA (November 2004): Composer Sophie Serafino has done the unthinkable. Combining classical instrumentation with rap and funk, turning heads with every show, Serafino brings to the table symphonic level ability on the violin and a voice that is as clear as glass and she offers innovation and talent to back it up."
Oz Music Project (2003): "a kooky, sexed up version of Vanessa Mae meets Max Sharam."
SOPHIE SERAFINO NORTH AMERICAN MANAGEMENT & BOOKING:
Chris Franz / Razing Kane Entertainment LLC
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA
Tel: 610-745-5662 Email: [email protected]
"Promoting Women In Music Worldwide"
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SOPHIE SERAFINO MIDDLE EAST MANAGEMENT & BOOKING:
Scorpion Productions
Tel: + 971 4 397 39 45
Fax: + 971 4 397 34 91
E-mail: [email protected]
CLICK HERE TO BOOK SOPHIE IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND INDIA
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SOPHIE SERAFINO ASIAN MANAGEMENT AND BOOKING:
Connie Tan
+65 97922003
Theatrical Stage Specialist Pte Ltd
5, Jalan Kilang Barat,
Petro Centre, #01-02
Singapore 159349
T: +65 62711846
F: +65 62787109
www.theatricalstage.com
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AUSTRALIAN BOOKING ENQUIRIES
Australian Bookings
Debbie Carr, Coyote Management
Tel: 0414 729 646
Email: [email protected]
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