Sophia Bilides Greek and American Cabaret


Photo by Susan Wilson
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Heart's Desire
     (Dave Frishberg / Alan Broadbent)

Amanes
     (Greek traditional)

Last Day of Pompeii
     (Michael Peter Smith)
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acrylic by Portchie
Coming soon on CD!
HEART'S DESIRE
Songs of hopes, wishes, and dreams by contemporary lyricists
Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Leslie Bricusse, Francesca Blumenthal,
John Bucchino, Craig Carnelia, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Judy Collins,
Mike Craver, Dave Frishberg, Babbie Green, Steven Lutvak,
Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Stephen Schwartz,
Michael Smith,
Stephen Sondheim, John Wallowitch, and Maury Yeston.

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Front and center were her hallmark
wry humor, intelligent interpretations,
deft phrasing, and richly textured voice,
replete with cello-like lush low notes.
(John Amodeo, Cabaret Scenes Magazine, September 2010)

2010 Artist Fellowship Finalist
Traditional Arts

(Massachusetts Cultural Council)

2008 Artist Fellowship Finalist
Traditional Arts

(Massachusetts Cultural Council)

WINTER WARM
One of the Top Ten Cabaret CDs of 2007

(Cabaret Hotline Online)
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2007 MAC Award Nominee
New York Debut
(Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs)

2006 Artist Fellowship Finalist
Traditional Arts

(Massachusetts Cultural Council)

2005 IRNE Award Winner
Best Female Cabaret Performer

(Independent Reviewers of New England)

One of the Ten Best Cabaret Shows of 2005
Bilides not only entertains but edifies
(EdgeBoston.com)

One of the Top Ten Cabaret Performances of 2004
Sharply comic and touchingly dramatic,
hitting her intended mark every time
(Bay Windows)

Equal to any of the finest cabaret artists in the country today, Bilides consistently renders a brilliant performance
(Cabaret Hotline Online)

Delightfully eclectic, highly polished,
one of her most rewarding outings yet
(Cabaret Scenes Magazine)

2003 IRNE Award Nominee
Best Female Cabaret Performer

(Independent Reviewers of New England)

One of the Top Ten Cabaret Events of 2002
A major cabaret force

(Bay Windows)

A consummate interpreter,
making each word of a lyric pop;
witty, smart cabaret

(Theater Mirror)

Bilides spins gold with this show.
She can belt, lilt, swing, and serve up
shtick or heart upon command

(Bay Windows)

One of the most memorable performances
in some time

(Cabaret Scenes Magazine)

The foremost practitioner of
the Greek singing style known as Smyrneika

(The Boston Globe)

Her deep, sultry voice is like warm honey
(Bay Windows)

One fantastic alto!
(Sing Out Magazine)