Ensemble Offspring welcomes our new general manager Sonia de Freitas.

Sonia de Freitas feels energised when collaborating with colleagues on innovative projects that make a positive impact on stages and in communities. She is passionate about the intersection of creativity, inclusion, education and music. With a professional background including roles as the Head of Education & Communities at the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Producer for Musica Viva, and voluntary service as the Chair of the Eastside Radio Board, Sonia brings a wealth of Arts Management expertise to her new position as General Manager for Ensemble Offspring.

Sonia earned her Bachelor of Music from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. She was also granted a scholarship to pursue studies in music at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. Recently, she completed her Master of Education (Learning & Leadership) from UTS. In her leisure time, Sonia enjoys accompanying a local singer, delivering piano renditions of Portuguese Fado to audiences in Sydney.