Kelvin’s upcoming performances include Bartolo (Le nozze di figaro) with CSUN Opera, and Dulcamara (L’elisir d’amore) with Independent Opera Company.
Chun “Kelvin” Li (He/They), is an emerging bass-baritone based in Los Angeles, California, Kelvin attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, for his B.A. in music management. While at Luther College, Kelvin studied under Eric Ashcraft, Carol Kreuscher, and Nicholas Shaneyfelt and was the bass section leader of the nationally renowned, Nordic Choir. Prior to moving to California, Kelvin was a member and featured soloist for the National Lutheran Choir, based out of Minnesota. Kelvin continues to dive into his choral roots singing bass with numerous choirs around the Los Angeles metro.
Kelvin currently studies under Hugo Vera, and is pursuing his M.M. in vocal performance from California State University, Northridge. He has sung various roles for operas such as Marquis De La Force (Dialogues des Carmélites), JJ peachum (Threepenny Opera), Don Alfonso (Cosi Fan Tutte), and Dr. Rudi (Path to Heaven). Kelvin is also a featured oratorio soloist at CSUN, having performed solos in Bach’s “Magnificat” and Faure’s “Requiem” for the CSUN Choirs.
Kelvin has a passion for promoting community health and wellness, consistently striving for just treatment of his community. In the future, Kelvin hopes to provide outreach to disadvantaged musicians, focusing on regions in the upper-midwest.
Kelvin’s upcoming performances include Bartolo (Le nozze di figaro) with CSUN Opera, and Dulcamara (L’elisir d’amore) with Independent Opera Company.