
Sofia Kamayianni is a composer, musician, and educator. She studied piano, classical percussion, contemporary and theatre/film composition, and mathematics (MMus, University of London and MEd, University of Leeds). She has worked extensively as a composer, writing concert and musical theatre works, incidental music for theatre, film, dance and video art as well as installation pieces, working with numerous ensembles and soloists from Greece and abroad.
Blending recorded with acoustic sound is a notable characteristic of her musical work. She has also performed widely in concerts and festivals, both individually and as member of an ensemble. Her special interest in musical theatre can be found in many of her works. Her debut opera, The Cloud in Love, featured a unique use of a children’s and youth choir which captivated audiences. The opera enjoyed two sold-out runs at the Alternative Stage of the Greek National Opera in 2022 and 2023. Another standout music theater piece is “I Went Through…”, a collaboration with the celebrated Greek poet Kiki Dimoula She has collaborated with many organizations on creative educational programs.