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Join my family and I as we travel around the globe discovering other cultures and musical sounds, and to my stage where the concert violin is splashed with world beat flavour & transformed into a theatrical tale. Read my personal blog sharing our travel, my music and more. Listen to my music, watch my videos, study with me and join me for the ride! Enjoy exploring! 

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I love celebrations – and Valentine’s Day is one of my favourites! Love is the most beautiful thing in the world, and I get to celebrate this special day with my loves: my husband and my children. They’re simply my world. While we should say “I love you” to our someone special everyday, Valentine’s Day […]

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You just can’t help but be impressed when you walk in to the Royal Suite at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel in Calgary. It’s located on the eighth floor and boasts some beautiful views of Calgary. The Chandelier, private dining room (fit for six) and kitchenette, the Kind bed (which I had to myself), and – […]

The Royal Suite at The Fairmont Palliser, Calgary Alberta

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A Magical Christmas Experience at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel in Calgary Nestled in the heart of downtown Calgary, the Fairmont Palliser Hotel is a luxurious property that exudes elegance and warmth, especially during the holiday season. Our family recently had the pleasure of attending a festive Christmas Cookie Decorating event in the hotel’s stunning dining […]

Decorating cookies at Fairmont Palliser!

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I’m so excited to share this video! Produced by Ewen Clarke of Ringtail Films, and filmed on location at Noel Festival in Calgary Alberta Canada, this video features the whole family! Video produced by Ringtail Films http://ringtailfilms.com/ Makeup by Rola Muhieddine (Maison Blu) https://www.instagram.com/maison.blu/ Thanks for watching! Sophie xo

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A Family Visit to the Historic Fairmont Royal York in Toronto: Sweet Treats, Christmas Cheer, and a Successful Press Event Nestled in the heart of downtown Toronto, the Fairmont Royal York is a luxurious hotel with a rich history that spans over 90 years. Our family, including our three small children, recently had the opportunity […]

Christmas in Toronto, Canada

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VIOLINIST SOPHIE ARMSTRONG RELEASES CHRISTMAS ALBUM AHEAD OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON ‘Christmas Classics’ presents a stunning compilation of instrumental holiday songs featuring Toronto-based harpist Chantal Dubé   CALGARY (December 3, 2019) – World renowned musical artist Sophie Armstrong has released her latest album, ‘Christmas Classics’, to the delight of fans. Her Christmas album, which officially […]

Christmas Classics feat. Chantal Dube, Out Now

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Sophie’s video Unvanquished is OUT TODAY! We’re so excited to share this with you, all the way from beautiful Scotland! Check out video director Ewen Clarke’s notes about the video below. Ewen is an award winning producer and film maker, we are so lucky to be working with him! When Sophie came to me with […]

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Award Winning Violinist, Composer, World traveller Sophie Armstrong is also a mother of three young children, a wife, educator, author, performer, humanitarian with a passion for living! Sophie has travelled the globe with her music career, and shares her story and her faith with her global audience, inspiring audiences to feel. 

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