Artist description Sophie Serafino is a violinist, singer-songwriter with a unique sound. Sophie combines her classical training with her love of funky dance sounds to create her own compositions and pop remakes of classical works including Madam Butterfly, Carmen, and Casta Diva

Music Style european sound, pop with classical influences

Musical Influences Prince, Josef Suk, Sarasate

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Artist History Sophie Serafino is a violinist, singer and songwriter with a unique blend of pop music. This 22 year-old London born musician has studied music and dancing for over twelve years - to a professional level. Although classically trained, her music is pop and dance an unusual combination with opera and violin. Sophie began writing music in 1998 and by 1999 had completed a nine track demonstration which she performed with full routines and dancers at various venues around Sydney including Planet Hollywood, Hard Rock Café and Soho Bar. Sophie began work on her first album in February 2001. The material for 'Sophie Serafino' was written by Sophie with assistance from Leon Berger on two tracks, and Nick Howard co-wrote 'Give it to me now' with Sophie. Madam Butterfly (Puccini) and Casta Diva (Bellini) are pop re-makes. Sophie has also had acting experience on stage and in short films. She has a strong live performance and a huge energy and imagination for creating music. In February 2003, the album was launched in Sydney independantly. Since then sophie has performed at venues including The Sandringham Hotel Newtown, The Taxi Club Darlinghurst, The Cat'n'Fiddle Hotel Balmain, and the Remy Martin Cognac Appreciation Awards, Port Orient Darling Harbour. Sophie is working on new material for her third album, a closer relationship between violin and pop music. Her upcoming single 'Carmen' will be launched at Winstons Bar, The Stamford Plaza Hotel Double Bay- the night aimed at raising money for The Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation, with special guest Raelene Boyle ex-Olympic Athlete and co-founder of SCCF. The night will include a charity auction, and Sophie's first month of sales will go to the Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation.

Group Members Sophie Serafino (writer, lead vocals, lead violin)

Instruments Sophie usually performs with bass, drums, keys, 2 guitars.

Albums Debut album released February 2003, next album scheduled for release April 2004

Press Reviews See www.sophieserafino.com/media

Additional Info Strong live performances

Location Sydney, NSW - Australia

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