Eos Counsell
Career
Active 1998 – present
Biography
About Eos Counsell
Eos Counsell, born 27 January 1976, is best known as the second violinist of the all-female classical crossover string quartet Bond. She holds an honours degree from the Royal College of Music in London and hails from Cardiff, Wales. Before joining Bond, she wrote string arrangements and performed with acts like The Divine Comedy, Cocteau Twins, Julian Cope, Gabrielle, and Mark Knopfler. She also coached Benedict Cumberbatch for every BBC Sherlock episode featuring the violin and recorded the sound, and coached Tom Hiddleston for Only Lovers Left Alive. On 8 January 2018, she and her Bond colleagues received the Freedom of the City of London. She is British, with blonde hair and green eyes, stands 5'7", and has a slim build.
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Frequently asked
How did she get involved with Sherlock?
She coached Benedict Cumberbatch for the violin scenes and recorded the sound, a role that drew on her classical training and professional experience.
What distinguishes her early career?
Before Bond, she wrote string arrangements and played with pop acts, including The Divine Comedy and Cocteau Twins, among others.
Did you know
- She received the Freedom of the City of London in January 2018 alongside her Bond quartet members.
- Her birth date, 27 January 1976, fell on a Tuesday.
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