Ros Stephen – Composer and Violinist



Ros is a violinist, violist and composer based in London. Her compositions are influenced by classical and world music, mixing live instrumentation with contemporary sounds. Her compositions have featured widely on film, TV and radio. She has written and recorded music for companies including Gothic Storm, Colossal Trailer Music, JDM Music, Motus Music and BMG.  She has also had numerous compositions published by published by Oxford University Press, Schott Music Ltd, and the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, and her music has been performed in West End theatre.

As a violinist Ros has performed regularly in London’s West End (recent chairs have included Midnight Tango at the Aldwych Theatre, Sinatra at the Palladium, and Pinocchio and Hadestown at the National Theatre). She has performed live on BBC television and radio, and does regular film, tv and pop recording sessions. She has performed as a soloist on numerous film and television soundtracks including Barnaby Taylor’s score for Disney’s “Born in China” and Clint Mansell’s score for “Loving Vincent”. Ros works with a variety of orchestras, chamber ensembles, jazz and world music groups and performs regularly at St Martin in the Fields with the Trafalgar Sinfonia and the Belmont Ensemble.

Ros also regularly does remote recording for composers all around the world.

 

Testimonials

“We are a Copenhagen based commercial production company who makes both national and international productions. We had the pleasure of working with Ros Stephen for a national Christmas campaign last year, and I must say it’s been a pure pleasure! She’s super talented, thorough, flexible and so easy to work with. She approaches every task with a professional creative mindset, she listens to the client’s wishes and delivers to perfection! I can only give Ros my warmest recommendations.” – Kate Kagawa, Post Producer, Uitch Iscratch, Copenhagen

 

“Ros is a highly talented performer and collaborator. It is always a complete pleasure to work with her. She consistently brings interesting and exciting ideas to each and every session. Whether were working together in the same room or if were collaborating remotely I get the same sense of her inventiveness and high quality musicianship.  I’m looking forward to when I get the next chance to work with her again.” – Thom Robson, Producer, BMG Production Music

 

1. “Intimate” Film Trailer album (BMG) – featuring tracks used in the 2018 Oscar nominations

2. “World Violin” example tracks.

All tracks composed, recorded and produced by Ros Stephen. 

 3. Jem&Fix Television Advert (December 2017)

Produced by Uitch Scratch, Copenhagen. Music composed and arranged by Ros Stephen. Instrumental parts performed and recorded by Ros Stephen. Vocals performed by the Danish Boy’s Choir.

For further information please visit www.ros-stephen.com
Email: ros@tangomusic.co.uk
Phone: 0044 (0)7884 182600.