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Connecticut native and concert violinist Sirena Huang on artistry and activism

Sirena Huang wearing a floral dress and holding her violin.
Raymond Haung
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Courtesy of Sirena Huang
Sirena Huang made her solo debut with the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra in 2004 at the age of nine, since then she has performed in seventeen countries across three continents.

Connecticut native Sirena Huang learned to play violin through the Suzuki method: a teaching philosophy based on the idea that all children can play music.

At 11-years-old, she performed and gave a Ted Talk in California. Now, nearly twenty years later, she performs internationally as a world renowned violinist.

She joins us for the hour to talk about her journey, her time touring and teaching in Taiwan, and her wish to inspire peace through music.

We’ll also hear about her performances with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra.

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