Vivian Li
Born into a family of artists, Chinese-Canadian pianist Vivian Sui-Rong Li made her concert debut at the age of five. She is now one of China's most respected pianists and teachers. Vivian Li completed her undergraduate studies on a full scholarship at Oberlin Conservatory with the distinguished French pianist Monique Duphil. Upon graduation, she was awarded the prestigious William R. Abate Outstanding Pianist Award, given to the top pianist in each graduating class. She completed her Master's and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees at the University of Houston under the tutelage of Nancy Weems and Horacio Gutierrez, and excelled in numerous competitions, including the Canadian CMC International Stepping Stone Competition, the Grace Welsh International Piano Competition, and the San Antonio International Competition.
In 2005, Li returned to her hometown of Guangzhou to join the piano faculty of the Xinghai Conservatory. Her students regularly study at major conservatories and win top prizes at important competitions.
As a Steinway artist, Li maintains a busy concert schedule with solo, chamber and recital performances both in China and abroad. She is also a regular guest lecturer at the Morningside Music Bridge, the Todi Music Masters Piano Festival and the Oberlin Piano Festival.