Louis Li

Born in Hong Kong in 2011 and now based in Toronto, Canada, Louis is recognized for his musical sensitivity, refinement, and expressive depth. Since discovering the piano at the age of five, he has embraced music as a universal language that transcends cultures and speaks directly to the human spirit. Louis currently studies under Dr. Michael Berkovsky, following earlier training with Ms. Vanessa Wai Yin Wong at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. His artistry has been further enriched through masterclasses with renowned pianists and educators, including Dang Thai Son, Vanessa Latarche, Natalia Trull, John O’Conor, Charlotte Hu, Alexander Korsantia, Douglas Humpherys, Tamás Ungár, John Owings, Igor Resnianski, Michael Lewin, William Fong, Katarina Grewe, David Ball, Gabriel Kwok, Eleanor Wong, Tony Yang, etc.

Awards

2026

International Keyboard Odyssiad® Competition

First Prize

Aug 2026, Colorado, U.S.

2026

Santa Cecilia International Piano Competition

Third Prize

Jul 2026, Porto, Portugal

2025

Philadelphia International Piano Competition

First Prize

Jul 2025, Philadelphia, U.S.

2025

Steinway Standards of
Excellence Awards for Young Artists

2025, Toronto, Canada

2025

NYCO Youth Concerto Competition

First Prize

2025, Toronto, Canada.

2025

KWCO’s Annual Concerto Competition

First Prize

2025, Toronto, Canada

2024

IPPA Concero International Piano Competition

First Prize

Jul 2024, Kansas, U.S.

2023

Steinway Piano Competition Canada

Gold Prize

Jul 2023, Toronto, Canada

2023

PianoTexas International Concerto Competition

Winner

Jun 2023, Texas, U.S.

2022

International Artrpiano Competition

First Prize

2022, Italy

2021

Young Euregio Piano Award IPC

First Prize

2021, Germany

2022

Neapolitan Masters Competition

First Prize

2020, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Awards & Artistic Journey

Louis has received numerous distinctions at piano competitions and festivals in Canada and internationally. To him, each achievement is not an endpoint, but an opportunity to learn, grow, and deepen his artistic voice.

He is deeply grateful to the teachers, mentors, family, friends, fellow musicians, collaborators, and audiences who have accompanied and supported him along the way. Above all, Louis gives thanks to God for the gifts entrusted to him and for His guidance throughout his musical journey. With humility and gratitude, he hopes to continue growing and using music to connect with others, inspire hope, and share beauty and joy.