Talented young keen to perform with live audience again during Eisteddfod

Also competing in the speech and drama category in Australian Verse and Verse, Bella is excited to be performing in front of a live audience after so long.
“I’m really looking forward to it and keen to get the experience,” she said.
Roselands resident Kiana Sianto might only be seven and learning piano since last year but her teacher is so impressed with her natural talent that she suggested entering in the Eisteddfod.
Kiana’s Mum Mona said they jumped at the chance.
“We hope will be a really great experience for Kiana who will be performing a pre 20th century piece,” she said.
“We hope it be the start of big things to come.”
Belfield classical pianoist Nathan Bellissimo is equally excited.
Entering the Sydney Eisteddfod last year for the first time, he has also performed publicly at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
“It’s an amazing opportunity for exposure as a musician and offers the potential for us to perform more frequently again,” he said.
Talented Padstow Chen siblings – Freda, 14, and Matthew, 10 – are looking forward to hearing others play during the range of competitions on offer at the Eisteddfod.
Freda will be playing the French horn in the Eisteddfod but she also plays cornet and tenor horn, while Matthew will play the cello and French horn for the competition but also plays piano.
“The Eisteddfod had been fun online (but sometimes challenging with recording parts), but this year I can finally play on stage,” she said.
“It’s exciting.”
Punchbowl’s Yenny Jap feels the same.
Quite the seasoned performer, the classical pianist said: “I am thrilled to be taking part as it provides so many opportunities for musicians to share their love and passion for music.”
For further details, visit sydneyeisteddfod.com.au.