Sian Willgoss

A few months into the curriculum, Sian's piano teacher made the discovery that Sian had perfect pitch – the rare ability to identify, sing and play any musical note, without a reference or a guiding pitch. Sian took the stage for the first time soon after, performing 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' to an encouraging audience at the Mosman Art Gallery, on Sydney's North Shore.

Sian's grandfather, who also happened to be an amateur violin maker, handed the 5-year-old her first violin. Since then Sian has enthusiastically pursued the Suzuki repertoire for both the piano and the violin, marking the beginning of her abilities as a multi-instrumentalist. Thanks to her inborn talent, constant practice and parental support, Sian performed on the piano at the prestigious Sydney Opera House, at age 6. One year later, she found herself at the same venue, this time with a violin in hand. She scored a high distinction in her Grade 1 Music Theory Exam, before moving to Dubai in August, 2018, shortly after her 9th birthday.

Staying the course in Dubai

Sian’s talents have already received due recognition in Dubai. She has become the youngest artist to have ever been invited to join the National Youth Orchestra and performed at the Dubai Opera, as a part of Young Talents of the UAE series. In 2019, she became the youngest person selected to receive a violin Master Class from Stephen Bryant, the leader of the visiting BBC Symphony Orchestra.