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

Sofia Hernandez-Williams plays cello at WBUR with her stuffy Caitriona by her side. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)
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Sofia Hernandez-Williams plays cello at WBUR with her stuffy Caitriona by her side. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

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.

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Lisa Mullins
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