Singapore, Singapore
Chan Hao Li (b. 2003) is a Singaporean composer who is curious about all things multidisciplinary, collaborative, improvised, and most importantly, self-expressive. He is currently a third year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Music (Honours) in Composition at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, and a Second Major in Music, Collaboration and Production. Hao Li's mentors include Peter Edwards, Chen Zhangyi, Tan Yuting and Benedict Ng. His musical works, primarily contemporary classical music (or new music), have been performed locally and internationally. He has had the pleasure of working with many passionate musicians and ensembles, including Carolin Ralser, Cheryl Lim, Joost Flach, Daniel Yiau, Christoph Wichert, Dr. Jonathan Shin, Michellina Chan, weird aftertaste, Darragh Morgan and Mary Dullea of the Fidelio Trio, Mondrian Ensemble, Trio Abstrakt and b-l duo. Internationally, Hao Li has also participated in the Vienna Contemporary Composers Festival (VCCF), where his works were performed and recorded by PHACE and British violinist Irvine Arditti. Beyond composition, Hao Li also plays the clarinet (or at least he tries to), performing in Singapore’s wind band scene in the Singapore Wind Symphony. He also performs regularly with his friends in experimental improvisation concerts, blending his love for the unpredictability and humour of improvisation and performance, and the melting pot of collective communal musical influences. Outside of music, Hao Li is also an avid plushie lover, and also loves playing roguelikes like Slay the Spire 2 and Balatro.