Since becoming a finalist in the National Music Competition for Youth at 14, Norwegian pianist John Christian Lee has performed across Norway, Sweden, the U.S. and the U.K. as a soloist and chamber musician. He appears regularly with piano duet partner Ruimei Huang.

He began learning the piano with Kirsten Harmens and later had lessons with Helge Kjekshus and Jiri Hlinka. He went on to study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with Heather Slade-Lipkin and Sinae Lee, graduating first class and as a two-time recipient of the Euing Prize. He continued his studies with Victor Sangiorgio and Mark Bebbington in Birmingham, where he also worked with Peter Donohoe.

A passionate teacher, John Christian’s pupils perform regularly in competitions, masterclasses and concerts, and have gone on to study at leading specialist music institutions in the UK. He is a visiting teacher at The Blue Coat School and at King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys in Birmingham.