Armenian composer/pianist, combining elements of classical and traditional music from Armenia.
Sona Talian was born as a member of a traditional Armenian musical dynasty. At the age of four, she witnessed a performance of a Tchaikowsky Piano Concerto and was able to play the main theme with both hands, a feat which drew attention from the public. She started her systematic musical education at the age of six years and at this tender age, composed her first piano piece.