Sonia de Freitas
Pre-Concert Speaker
Sonia de Freitas is passionate about the intersection of creativity, accessibility, digital education and music. She has studied music and education in South Africa, Finland, New Zealand and, most recently, completed a Master of Education at UTS. As the Head of Education & Communities at Sydney Symphony Orchestra, she works with a skilled and dedicated team to make a positive impact on stages and in classrooms for teaching and music-loving communities. In her spare time, Sonia volunteers as a presenter and Board member at Eastside Radio and accompanies a local Fadista to share pianistic renditions of Portuguese Fado for audiences in Sydney.