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12-year-old cellist from Massachusetts wins second place in national competition

WBUR | By Lisa Mullins,

Lynn Jolicoeur

Published January 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST

Sofia Hernandez-Williams is a 12-year-old from Holden, Massachusetts.

Last week, she was the youngest semi-finalist in a prestigious classical music competition.

Host Lisa Mullins talks with Hernandez-Williams.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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