Renowned piano prodigy Yuze Lee was born to play. At just four years old, he discovered a keyboard at home and began playing, igniting a passion that has never subsided. Born in Hong Kong and currently residing in Philadelphia, Yuze’s natural talent for music quickly became apparent, marked by his extraordinary sense of rhythm, musicality, range, and emotional depth. By the age of eight, he was receiving intensive instruction from acclaimed teachers like Jenny Chen, Mingyi Gao, and Susan Starr. Soon Yuze began competing internationally from Singapore to Italy, consistently earning top honors and rave reviews.
Driven by an unmatched and self-driven dedication, Yuze has developed a deep affinity for all classical music. His technical mastery and emotional connection to a broad range of composers allow him to channel their spirit in every performance. His 2023 debut alongside the Pacific Symphony Orchestra at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, featuring Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, was hailed as “nothing short of spectacular” by Dr. Jacob Sustaita, the conductor of the Pacific Symphony Orchestra. Most recently, he performed pieces by Ravel and Tchaikovsky with the Hollywood Chamber Orchestra led by famed conductor Lucas Richman at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
For Yuze, performing music is not just about sharing sounds but transferring feelings. He views piano performance as an act of deep humanity, a profound opportunity to connect with his audience. When he’s not practicing or performing, Yuze enjoys listening to music, watching his musical heroes perform, solving Rubik’s cubes, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.