Sakura Mousseigne, who has performed at the Sydney Opera House and Paris Fashion Week, now shares her talent with NHS staff and patients.
Sakura explained: “Music therapy can help relieve pain, reduce anxiety and bring comfort. My goal is to offer patients and their families a moment of escape, reminding them of happy memories.”
Born in Japan, raised in Paris and a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music in London, Sakura has played the violin since she was three years old.
She said: “Playing for patients and staff is a very special experience. Seeing their smiles, their emotions, watching them dance, or even crying, shows me how deeply music can touch people.
This unique connection, without words, strengthens my passion and my belief that music has ability to touch one’s heart and soul. As a professional violinist, I deeply believe in the healing power of music.
In the hospital, Sakura’s music often draws a crowd, with listeners pausing to enjoy classical and contemporary pieces. After a beautiful rendition of Ave Maria, one patient told her: “Thank you for cheering me up.”
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