Emma Rose Koeswandy

Emma Rose Koeswandy is an Australian-born pianist and violinist, recognized as a distinguished scholar in the Rising Stars program for Piano and Violin at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. She has earned Associate in Music, Australia (AMusA) diplomas for both instruments, demonstrating her dedication to musical excellence.

At the age of 11, Emma Rose received the Excellence in Music Award from MLC School for two consecutive years. By 13, she became the youngest winner of the Wollongong Eisteddfod Piano Competition, earning both the Daphne Dickenson Trophy for Intermediate Piano Solo and the Jean Christie Memorial Trophy for Open Piano Solo.

In July 2024, she became the youngest Piano Winner of the International Festival and Competition of Music (Open Age) in Iași, Romania. As an award recipient, she was invited to perform at the opening of Piano Street as part of the Vigo International Piano Competition in Spain. Most recently, she was honored as a winner of the 2024 Steinway National Piano Competition Management’s Choice Award.

Emma Rose is also a recipient of the Meriden School Music Scholarship and the Kathleen Holmes McCrea Pianoforte and Violin Scholarships through the Rising Stars program at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Passionate about using music to connect with others, Emma Rose has been actively involved in Concert for All Community since 2024, bringing the joy of music to diverse audiences.