Master's Recital: Solina Lee, cello

Class of Brian Manker

Solina Lee is currently studying with Brian Manker pursuing a Master’s in Music Cello Performance at McGill University, Schulich School of Music.

Solina has been a recipient of numerous awards and scholarships. Recently, she was awarded the Persons Case Scholarship from the Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Status of Women. Ms. Lee was a semi-finalist at the Concours Prix D’Europe in 2023, and a semi-finalist in the 2022-2023 Golden Violin Award. Solina was a selected participant of the Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal “Orchestral Immersion Project” in 2022, where she had the opportunity to perform in the orchestra at the Maison Symphonique under the baton of Maestro Rafael Payare.

As an avid chamber musician, Ms. Lee was a member of the 8PM Piano Trio. While a member of the trio, they was awarded the grand prize at the 2021 McGill Chamber Music Competition, which included a residency at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg, Austria.

Summer festivals she has attended include Morningside Music Bridge, Orford Music, Encore Chamber Music Institute, and Toronto Summer Music.