Fiora (musician)
| Fiora | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 June 1979 |
| Origin | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Genres | Dance, Trance, pop, alternative, electronica, trip hop, classical |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, composer |
| Instruments | Vocals, violin |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Publishing Group |
| Associated acts | Armin Van Buuren, Moguai, Get Physical, Apocalyptica, Arty, Michael Mind Project |
| Website | fioramusic |
Fiora (full name Fiora Cutler, also known as Amy Cutler, born 21 June 1979) is an Australian musician, singer-songwriter, record producer and composer born in Tasmania, Australia, and based in Berlin.
Classically trained in singing and violin, Fiora won a scholarship to the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University to study voice completing a bachelor's degree in music performance with Professor Janet Delpratt graduating in 2001.
Fiora made her professional debut in opera with Opera Queensland, and as soloist with orchestra performing Handel's Messiah with the Queensland Orchestra in 2001. With a preference for chamber works and lieder she performed most often in recital with her longtime friend, pianist and composer Paul Hankinson. Increasingly frustrated with the world of classical music Fiora began writing her own music in 2002. Together with Hankinson she began setting the texts of Australian poet Judith Wright. In 2003 the pair released the classical album Art Songs, which included an original setting of "The Watcher".
More and more Fiora turned her attention to writing music. After working on various soundtracks for TV and documentary film she began moving into songwriting and dance music.
Whilst living in London in 2006, Fiora co-wrote the song "Broken Pieces" with Guy Sigsworth and Eicca Toppinen for the band Apocalyptica (see 7th Symphony (album)) During this period she also wrote the strings for Alanis Morissette's release Flavours of Entanglement.
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