Lili is a passionate violinist in her third year at ANAM, under the tutelage of Adam Chalabi.
Beginning her musical journey at the age of four, Lili’s love and enthusiasm for music has continued to flourish. In 2018, Lili was a recitalist in the National Youth Concerto Competition and in 2022 became a member of the Amogus Trio which was awarded first prize in Musica Viva’s Strike a Chord competition.
Lili began her tertiary studies at the University of Queensland (UQ) in 2021 studying a Bachelor of Music where she received the Kinnane Music Scholarship and has studied with Adam Chalabi since the commencement of her degree. Throughout her three years of study at UQ she was awarded the Pollett String prize in 2022 and 2023, the Sleath String prize in 2023 as well as a Dean’s Commendation of Academic Excellence for 2023.
Lili takes pride in participating in the Australian Youth Orchestra season programs, performing in the Momentum Ensemble and perhaps most notably being selected for Professional Immersion with Sydney Symphony Orchestra and international tour programs.
Whilst at ANAM, Lili has had the privilege to work alongside the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO), Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Lili was extremely fortunate to participate in a masterclass with James Ehnes, hosted by the MSO.
Lili’s passion for music is not limited to any one musical career path. Her aspiration is to have a multi-faceted and fulfilling career in all forms of performance and teaching within Australia, as well as abroad. Lili values seeking adventure and spending time in the outdoors and enjoys hiking and camping in her spare time.
FROM: QLD. Lands of the Turrbal and Wakka Wakka peoples.
Lili is supported by ANAM Syndicate donors Olga Abrahams, Dr Barry and Dr Joan Miskin, Peter and Jane Phillips, Igor Zambelli OAM.
Lili Stephens plays a Pierre Guillaume violin bow, generously on loan from Jannie Brown
Photo by Pia Johnson