Kexin Li

Kexin Li is 11 years old and a 6th grader in Queensland, Australia. She commenced violin studies at the age of 6, and is currently studying with Alan Smith, Associate Concertmaster of Queensland Symphony Orchestra. At the age of 10, she was awarded a High Distinction in AMEB violin comprehensive Grade 8 exam. In 2020, Kexin at 8 was offered a position in the Queensland Youth Orchestras’ Junior String Ensemble. She became the youngest violinist in the Queensland Youth Orchestra 2 when she was 10. Since 2020, she has performed a wide range of repertoire with Queensland Youth Orchestra in their concert performances. In 2022, she entered the solo music competition for the first time and won the Platinum Award in 13 years and under strings session for the Southside String Festival. As a young talent, she was invited to perform as the youngest musician at QYO Chamber Ensemble Concert in August 2022. She is currently a First Violin in the Queensland Youth Orchestra 2 and Concertmaster of Ironside Chamber Strings.

Kexin is also a member of the school auditioned Choir. She performed as one of the soloists at the school choral gala. Her school auditioned Choir won Gold Award in the 2022 QYMA Primary Choir to Year 6. She was selected to attend the State Honours Ensemble Program in 2022.

You can find Kexin’s 2023 Classical Music Competition violin performance here.