Violinist Sirena Huang presents Young Persons' Concert at Pequot Library in Southport
Music for Youth and Pequot Library present Sirena Huang, one of her generation’s most celebrated violinists. She will give a wonderful introduction to the repertoire of the violin appropriate for children, families, and adults. Winner of the 2022 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, she brings not only technical brilliance and powerful artistry to the stage, but also a profound sense of connection to her audience. Huang made her solo debut with the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra in 2004 at the age of 9, and she has since performed in 17 countries across three continents. She has been featured as a soloist with more than 50 prestigious ensembles. Motivated by a deep wish to inspire peace and harmony with her music, Huang has performed before world leaders, thinkers, and humanitarians. At age 11, she gave a TED talk that garnered more than 2.5 million views. In 2006 she received the honor of playing for 30 Nobel Prize laureates at the World Peace Conference held in Petra, Jordan.