Sienna Spiro: “I had a hard time imagining myself at the opening of the casino”

On July 4, 2025, Sienna Spiro will open the scene of the casino as part of the Montreux Jazz Festival. An honor that is accompanied by a good dose of pressure for the 19 -year -old singer. This is what she explained to us frankly during an exchange by phone. “I used to look at the old representations of Montreux Jazz. But I find it difficult to imagine myself when the casino is opened. Even if I am very enthusiastic, I am under pressure, ”she says.

This nervousness comes largely due to the “great legends” which have already passed through this room. He was told about David Bowie, Deep Purple and Etta James, one of his idols. “I have the impression that there is an inheritance transmission. I’m going to do my best and it’s an honor, but it is also very trying for the nerves, “said the Briton.

And if Sienna knows the Montreusian festival well, this is not the case with Switzerland. “It is a beautiful place that I have not visited much,” she admits. Her first concert on Swiss soil, she gave it last February to Villars (VD) during the MJF Spotlight Sessions. “I can’t wait to see the public again. The first time, people were very receptive and very kind. I think they really appreciate music, which is very pleasant, ”she tells us.

History of breaking the ice, we wanted to learn more about Sienna. Invited to present herself in three songs, the young woman was a little destabilized by the exercise. “Three songs? But mine or any songs? Oh no! I can’t choose three! ” She said spontaneously. After a “damn” followed by a silence, she resumes laughing: “Oh, my God, it is so difficult. One of them would be “Creep”, from Radiohead. Honestly, it’s too difficult to choose two others. I’m sorry! “

We also wanted to know with which artist, dead or living, she would have dreamed of making a duo. This time, the answer fuses: “I would choose Frank Sinatra!” “It is really one of the best singers in the world. The way he used his voice to tell us history, it was also very visual. I grew up listening to her titles. My father loves it, ”she says.

We finally asked her how she would describe her musical universe to someone who does not know her. “I have a lot of sad songs, but I would say that it is a bit raw, very cinematographic and honest,” she replies. If, on stage, Sienna likes to translate her emotions into songs, she does not impose anything on her audience. “The idea is not that people feel a single emotion. Yes, the songs come from me, but especially I hope that people who come to see me feel supported and feel the emotions they need! If it makes sense, “she concludes.