Ros Stephen is a composer, violinist and producer based in London. Her music is influenced by classical and world music, mixing virtuosic and atmospheric live strings with contemporary soundscapes. Recent composition work has included an album of “Intimate” film trailers for BMG Production music (two tracks from this album were featured in the 2018 Oscar Nominations Announcement), a “World Violin” album for BMG Production music, a Christmas TV advert for Jem & Fix (Denmark), and original music for a Sonos sound installation in Amsterdam (for Pitch ‘n Sync). She is currently working on new compositions for the production music company Handmade Sounds and writing two albums for Motus Music.
Ros’s compositions have been published by Oxford University Press, Schott Music Ltd, and the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, and have been performed in West End theatre, and broadcast on BBC Radio 3. As a violinist Ros has performed in London’s West End, on BBC television and radio, played for film, tv and pop recording sessions, and worked with a wide variety of orchestras, chamber ensembles, jazz and world music groups. 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”. Recent playing work has included performances at St Martin in the Fields with the Trafalgar Sinfonia and the Belmont Ensemble, and performances with her string quartet at Ronnie Scotts and Pizza Express Soho. Ros is currently playing violin in the National Theatre’s production of Pinocchio, until April 2018.
Email: ros@tangomusic.co.uk – Mobile: 0044 (0)7884 182600 – Website: www.ros-stephen.com
Testimonials
“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 we’re working together in the same room or if we’re 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. Demo tracks.
Here are some of Ros’s recent compositions:
2. Jem&Fix National Television Advert (Denmark, 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.