CLASSICAL VOICE · OPERA

Lesslie
Li

李思乐

Sharing what I love, one song at a time

Hi, my name is Lesslie! This is a place to share my singing, the pieces I’m learning, and a few moments from my performances since the age of 8!

Explore my repertoireMeet Lesslie
Lesslie Li singing at a microphone on a blue-lit stage
SOPRANOCHINESE FOLK · CLASSICAL OPERABASED IN BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

The artist

About Lesslie!

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Lesslie Li is a Chinese-Canadian soprano opera singer based in British Columbia, Canada. She began singing Chinese folk music and studying piano at the age of eight, building an early connection to storytelling through music.

At the age of eleven, she also started playing trombone in her elementary school concert band. In grade nine, she switched to oboe in concert band and continued playing trombone in her high school jazz band. Currently, she is highly skilled not only vocally but also on piano, trombone, and oboe!

From the beginning of her classical opera studies in September 2025, she has continued to develop her voice through art song, performance, and focused training. Her long-term goal is to become a professional opera singer.

Alongside her own studies, Lesslie also founded her school’s Choir Club and serves as its president, creating a place for students to sing, connect, and share music!

“Music makes me feel alive, free… I want to inspire people with my voice and who I am.”

The Repertoire

Many languages

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WorkComposerLanguage
越人歌Liu Qing (刘青)Chinese
SummertimeGeorge GershwinEnglish
Der NussbaumRobert SchumannGerman
Se tu m’amiAlessandro ParisottiTraditionally attributed to G. B. PergolesiItalian
Chanson d’amourGabriel FauréFrench
Quilled SonnetJames K. WrightEnglish
My JohannEdvard GriegEnglish
Sorge il sol! Che fai tu?Stefano DonaudyItalian
Ave MariaFranz SchubertLatin
Caro mio benTommaso GiordaniAlso traditionally credited to Giuseppe GiordaniItalian
Morning Has BrokenTraditional Gaelic melody (Bunessan)Words by Eleanor FarjeonEnglish

A selection from my current repertoire, reflecting my interest in expressive storytelling across musical traditions.

About the composer credits

Credits use the Liu Qing setting of 越人歌, Fauré’s Chanson d’amour, and Grieg’s My Johann. Ave Maria is the Franz Schubert setting.

References: Renmin University · Gershwin · Fauré collection · James K. Wright · My Johann publisher · Se tu m’ami notes · Caro mio ben publisher · Handel aria

Performances & development

Lesslie’s Journey

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JANUARY 2025

International television
in China

A performance opportunity during my Chinese folk singing studies, before my transition to classical opera.

NOVEMBER 2025

First opera
competition

Received second place in my first opera competition — an early milestone in a new chapter of vocal study.

SPRING 2026

Weill Recital Hall,
Carnegie Hall

Performed at Weill Recital Hall in New York following selection through the competition.

Continuing to learn
UBC Summer Vocal Workshop • July 2026Vancouver Academy of Music
Young Artist Collegiate Program • September 2026 – June 2027HJ Cambie Jazz Band • September 2024 – June 2027Richmond Youth Concert Band • September 2026 – June 2027

Listen

Music, in the making

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Contact & résumé

Let’s connect!

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For performance opportunities, collaborations, and musical enquiries, please get in touch by email or connect through my music channels.

Based in
British Columbia, Canada

Email
Lesslieli07@gmail.com

Artist résumé

Experience at a glance

A personal résumé covering musical training, selected performances, and leadership experience.

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The next chapter

Learning. Listening. Singing.

Dear lovely person,

Some of the music I love most has made me feel understood, even when I couldn’t find the words for how I felt. Through my singing, I hope to share a little bit of that warmth with you— a sprinkle of the love of music for you to sparkle 💖

Never give up on your dreams,
Lesslie Li.

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