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​Music, for me, is a spiritual practice that calls for complete presence. It’s no difference from having breakfast, walking in the forest, or performing the most mundane tasks. Every time I create an improvisation, it’s like being thrown into the water without knowing how to swim or balancing on a tightrope. 

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Bio

Julien Lee is a classical pianist and improviser who resides in London. Born in Hong Kong in 1994. He started piano at the age of 6. When he was 18, in order to gain a new perspectives, he went to study cinematography in Beijing. After graduated from the film school, he took inspiration from the rebellious characters - the passion of  youth has led him to start his wandering journey in the world.
 

He frequently performs in different important venues and occasions around London like at London fashion week, Royal St. Katherine Foundation, St Stephen Walbrook of the city of London, Armourer Hall at London wall, Queen Mary University, London Scottish House, St Michael’s Highgate, Hampstead Burgh house, as well performed abroad in Italy, Israel, Denmark, Hong Kong, Switzerland. His music has been featured on BBC radio and has over 100000 streams on Spotify.He has studied for three years at Jerusalem Academy of Music with leading Israeli pianist prof Yaron Rosenthal, who was a student of Murray Perahia. Throughout the years, Julien has developed his passion for Spanish classical piano repertoire, improvisation and chamber music. He has attended piano masterclass with many renowned pianist included prof. Norma Fisher from Royal college of Music in London, prof. Christian Pohl from the University of Music and Theatre in Leipzig, and Grammy nominated pianist Andrius Zlabys. Professor Yaron Rosenthal commented on his unique playing, ‘His ability in projecting deep emotions to audiences with nobility in his expressive playing regarding him as one of the most unique musicians I know’. He has recently studied with Prof. Mikhail Kazakevich from Trinity Conservatoire in London.