Keyna Wilkins
Keyna Wilkins is a versatile composer, pianist and flautist based in Sydney. Her work blends aspects of experienced and theoretical sound worlds, drawing from the French impressionist tradition, Asian folk music and contemporary Australian composers. She was born in Somerset, UK, where she developed an early passion for music, learning piano at age seven and flute at age ten. At age 13 Keyna composed her first full piece and she has since enjoyed a rich and varied music education spanning UK (Bath Spa University) and Germany (Hildesheim University). She was awarded her MA Flute Performance in 2008 from Bristol University (UK) and is currently refining her compositional style with a Master of Music Composition at Sydney Conservatorium under the supervision of Professor Anne Boyd.
Keyna's compositional output has included music for small and large ensembles, solo instruments and collaborations with playwrights, choreographers and theatre and film directors. She performs regularly with Sydney-based jazz, classical, contemporary and flamenco ensembles (through Flamenco Australia). She is also a session musician and private flute and piano teacher. Performances have included the opening of the 2012 Adelaide Fringe Festival, the sell-out opening of the 2011 Picasso Exhibition at the Art Gallery NSW and many other classical contemporary concerts, jazz concerts and corporate events around the country.
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