James Li
Violinist
Hong Kong-born, UK-based violinist
Based between Cheltenham and London, James is a violinist whose work spans solo performance, chamber music, and collaborative projects. He completed his Master’s degree in Performance at the Mozarteum University Salzburg and will continue his studies at the Royal College of Music.
About
James is a Hong Kong-born, UK-based violinist based between Cheltenham and London. His work spans solo performance, chamber music, and collaborative projects, with a focus on expressive sound, refined detail, and thoughtful musical communication.He completed his Master’s degree in Performance at the Mozarteum University Salzburg and will continue his studies at the Royal College of Music in London. His artistic work is shaped by an international conservatoire background and a strong interest in both solo and collaborative performance.
Media
Selected performances and recordings, including solo and chamber music projects.
Performance Highlights
James has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in the UK and Europe, with recent musical activities including performances, chamber music projects, and collaborations in Cheltenham, Salzburg, and London.His artistic interests include solo repertoire, chamber music, and collaborative performance, with a focus on expressive communication and refined musical detail.
Biography
James is a Hong Kong-born, UK-based violinist based between Cheltenham and London. He completed his Master of Arts in Performance with Honours at the Mozarteum University Salzburg, following earlier undergraduate studies in violin performance, where he graduated with First Class BA (Hons).His musical work includes solo performance, chamber music, and collaborative projects. He will continue his artistic studies at the Royal College of Music in London, further developing his work as a performer in an international conservatoire environment.
Teaching
Alongside performing, James offers a small number of private violin lessons in Cheltenham for motivated students with previous playing experience.Lessons are carefully structured and individually tailored, with a focus on secure technique, musical understanding, confidence, and expressive playing. Teaching is best suited to students who already have some foundation on the violin and are able to read music.James particularly welcomes enquiries from students around ABRSM Grade 4 or 5 and above, students preparing for examinations, auditions, festivals, or performances, post-Grade 8 students seeking further musical and technical development, and serious adult learners returning to the violin.
Contact
For performance enquiries, collaborations, or violin lesson enquiries, please use the form below.For lesson enquiries, please include the student’s age, current approximate level, recent repertoire or examination grade, goals, and usual weekly availability.
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