Zhang Li
Liuqin Instructor at Hitmaker Global Academy
Zhang Li is currently a Liuqin musician of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra. She is also the Liuqin instructor of the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra.
She graduated from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor’s degree, with a major in liuqin. She also minored in zhongruan and pipa. With her outstanding grades, she was the recipient of scholarships from the Conservatory for four years. Upon graduation, she joined the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, took on roles as soloist and accumulated many performance experiences.
ZhangLi participated in the Liuqin (Professional) Category of the International Chinese Instrumental Competition, where she obtained the second prize. She was appointed by the Shanghai Conservatory of Music as a member of its examination committee, and invited to participate in performances under the Shanghai Spring International Music Festival and Macau International Music Festivals. She also recorded her individual album then. She has also premiered many liquin concerto pieces in Singapore, held many ensemble concerts. In 2011, she was invited to perform for invited guests during the book launch of founding Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew.
Zhang Li has contributed much to the Chinese orchestral music circle. From 2015, she was appointed as the Liuqin Instructor for the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra. In the same year, together with her friend, they established the New Play Chamber Orchestra, which aims to provide performing opportunities for passionate young musicians. Today, she teaches various ensembles in Singapore’s schools, and liuqin at Hitmaker.