Eliza Li began studying piano at the age of four and has been devoted to her training ever since. She has studied under Mr. Heng Li, a graduate of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, for the past seven to eight years. Mr. Li studied under the pianist Anthony di Bonaventura, and has had a strong influence on Eliza’s artistic development.
Eliza has earned recognition and received awards in several international competitions. She was awarded Third Prize in the 7th Association Finland International Piano Competition (2025). In October 2024, she made her debut at the San Francisco International Innovative Music Competition, where she received Second Prize, followed by two First Prize awards in 2025. She has also successfully completed the ABRSM Grade 8 examination in piano.
In addition to classical piano, she enjoys performing and singing popular music. She aims to express the character of each piece and continue growing through performance.
Watch Eliza Ye Li perform Sonata No.21 in C Major, Op.53 “Waldstein” 1st Movement by Beethoven on the piano for the 2026 Spring Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.