On 5th March, the Harrow Hengqin campus welcomed a special guest—Mr Warren Lee, Principal Music Director of AISL Harrow Schools. He delivered a vibrant and inspiring masterclass for students passionate about music.
From teaching G2 to G10 students, and from individual coaching to choir rehearsals, Mr Lee infused the campus with a rich artistic atmosphere through his sharp musical instincts and extensive teaching experience.
A First-Rate Artist
Mr. Lee’s artistry has brought him to five continents, gracing stages of all sizes and forms and in collaboration with international artists and leading orchestras in Asia and beyond. Off the stage, Warren is a respected cultural leader, a devoted educator and an award-winning composer.
· First-prize winner of the 1995 Stravinsky Awards International Piano Competition and Grand Prix Ivo Pogorelich
· Steinway Artist since 2009; has released 12 acclaimed solo and chamber music albums, featured on the Steinway Spirio catalogue
· Named one of Hong Kong’s “Ten Outstanding Young Persons” in 2012
· Awarded an Associateship from the Royal Academy of Music in 2015
· Received the Ian Mininberg Distinguished Alumni Award from the Yale School of Music in 2017
Personal Guidance from a Master
Mr Lee’s schedule was full throughout the day. From morning to afternoon, he offered one-to-one coaching to students of different ages, guiding them with patience and expertise.
In every session—whether listening to a young beginner or a senior student demonstrating technique—Mr Lee was wholly attentive. He inspired students to find their own voice.
Exclusive Interview
After the masterclass, we had a brief interview with Mr Warren Lee.
When asked about his impression of the students, he said. “I think the students are very responsive,” he said. “That’s the most important thing. They are like a blank piece of paper, ready to take in information and ideas from me. They responded very quickly. They were able to understand the concepts—some of them quite advanced—and take in all the ideas and try them. That’s really impressive for students of this age.”
Asked how he approaches teaching different age groups, he shared his methods. “Working with different age groups really does take different (guidance), even different language, and
how you paint a picture for them. When they are younger, I use imagination. Sometimes I use demonstration—I play for them. They listen without words, and improve just by copying. With the older ones, I like them to think more. I like to ask a lot of questions. They think and they can apply what they learn to other pieces of music, and to other areas of learning as well.”
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Harrow Hengqin regularly hosts masterclasses, inviting top talents from various fields—whether in arts, sports, science, or business—to lecture and teach on campus. This provides students with cutting-edge learning opportunities.
We thank Mr Warren Lee for his inspiring masterclass. We believe the music-loving students gain much from his inspiration.
