Over the years, Soni Siecinski has learnt to turn constraints into opportunities for exploration. Now a Master’s student at the CNSMDP in Raphaël Pidoux’s class, the young cellist—who was born with a deformity in his left hand—is juggling a busy musical schedule whilst pursuing a project that is as personal as it is ambitious: the design of a new prosthesis intended to revolutionise his playing, but also to provide him with greater comfort and freedom of movement. Soni plays

Playing with his left hand, using a reverse cello built for him and funded by Talents & Violon’celles, he is determined to change attitudes towards disability in the music world. The Talents & Violon’celles Endowment Fund is proud to highlight the inspiring journey of Soni Siecinski, one of the young musicians it has been supporting for several years. Soni is a 23-year-old cellist whose talent and determination have overcome many obstacles. Born with a malformation of his lef