SINGAPORE – The “epitome of poise and polish”, a “sense of imagination and colour (with) little bounds”, and “extraordinary skill” are just some of the superlatives heaped upon Churen Li by classical music reviewers.

In 2021, the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music graduate lucked out as a pianist, with solo concerts one of the few modes of entertainment that could still continue during Covid-19.