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Born into the vibrant culture of Hong Kong, Kenneth Li has emerged as a versatile jazz violinist, composer, arranger, and sambista. His musical footprint extends across continents, with performances gracing stages in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada etc. His flair in jazz performance was honed at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he earned his Master’s degree in jazz violin performance.
Upon returning to Hong Kong, Kenneth founded the Korvi Quartet which specialises in the jazz string quartet repertoire. His discography includes a variety of singles and albums, notably his solo EP “Hey.” that embodies a unique blend of musical expression. He is also a member of the award-winning neo-chamber ensemble, Sea Island & Ferry, which has completed a UK tour in Manchester, Edinburgh and London in August 2024.
Kenneth’s works have been showcased and garnered acclaim at significant global platforms such as the International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM) World New Music Days and the Asian Classical Music Initiative (ACMI) International Conference. He has also been selected as Emerging Composer Fellow by the Hong Kong Composers’ Guild in 2024. Having received commissions from esteemed organizations such as the Musicus Society, the Hong Kong Museum of Art etc., he is dedicated to redefining the boundaries of musical genres through his compositions.
Currently, with the support of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund, Kenneth is advancing his academic pursuits by undertaking a doctoral degree in composition at The Chinese University of Hong Kong under the supervision of Professor Wendy Lee.