Eos Chater

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Eos Chater (sometimes credited just as Eos) is the second violinist of the all-female classical crossover string quartet bond.

She earned her music degree from the Royal College of Music in London and is from Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. Before bond, her work included writing string arrangements and playing with many pop groups including The Divine Comedy, Cocteau Twins, Julian Cope, Gabrielle and Mark Knopfler.

[edit] Miscellanea

• Star Sign: Aquarius.

• Favourite Color: Ultramarine, bright yellow and fuchsia pink.

• Favourite animal: Horse and husky.

• Favourite Film: It’s a Wonderful Life, The 5th Element, Monsoon Wedding, The Ice Storm.

• Favourite Music: Inventive music, Mozart, Ravel, Reich, David Bowie, Shostakovich, The Velvet Underground, Björk, Donny Hathaway, Daft Punk.

• Favourite Food: Thai Green Curry.

• Favorite Quote: An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.~ Mahatma Gandhi.

• Born on January 27th, 1976 in Cardiff, Wales.

• She is married to Jerry Chater (an editor, in pop and advertising).

• Eos' maiden name is "Counsell".

• She has written many pieces, including "Bella Donna" and "Ride", and arranged the track "Midnight Garden".

• Eos provided vocals for "Duel", "Viva!", "Shine", "Strange Paradise", "Big Love Adagio", "Libertango", "Ride", "Midnight Garden", "Samba", "Fly Robin Fly" and "Hungarian".

• She plays violin, trumpet, trombone and organ.

• During the Born album period she was referred by her first name only. This changed when their second album, Shine, was released.