KINGSLEY LI, M. Mus Performance (In progress) B. Mus Performance
Piano
Kingsley has recently graduated from Australian Institute of Music studying Bachelor Music Performance in classical music. He studied with Katya Makarova who was a major prize-winner in the Vladimir Krainev International Piano Competition in 1994 at the age of 14. Kingsley also studied with Dr Alistair Noble who is the head of school at the Australian Institute of Music and has traveled to other countries to give masterclasses. Kingsley is now in progress of completing his masters degree at the Australian Institute of music, studying with Dr Alistair Noble and Dr Gary Holgate. Kingsley has also passed his Associate Diploma of Music (AMUSA) in AMEB Piano Forte in 2016.
Kingsley participated in the Australian International Music Competition 2019 awarded with a Certificate of Commendation (Advanced Section). Kingsley placed 1st in the Ryde Eastwood District Music Club award Opens Piano Solo section scoring a 97/100 in his heat, however he had a memory lapse in the finals and placed 3rd.
He loves playing and teaching Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Impressionism repertoire, favoring composers such as Beethoven, Chopin and Rachmaninoff. Kingsley has played in numerous occasions including Sydney Eisteddfod, school assemblies, school choir, HSC showcase and twilight concerts, playing for church, accompanying other students in HSC trials, performing in RSL clubs, playing for numerous weddings, accompanied in AMEB exams and also end of year concerts by private institutions. Kingsley achieved a band 6 in HSC music and also place first in the school, achieving full marks (20/20) for certain performances.
"With good technique and understanding you can play anything you wish to play." -Kingsley Li
