Christine Lee

Christine Lee joined the cello section of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in August 2023. Renowned for her unrelenting curiosity, Lee is an exceptionally versatile artist regularly performing as both soloist and chamber musician. Among her many competition triumphs, Lee won first prize in the International Isang Yun Competition and was a top laureate of the Queen Elisabeth Competition. Her inaugural album, “Voyage,” was released in May 2021 on the label Outhere. With this album, she invites her listeners to embark on a journey of self-discovery and cultural exchange, building bridges through her musical expression. She launched “Christine’s Notes” on YouTube and conducts live interviews with leading musicians of her generation on Instagram with the aim of revitalizing classical music’s relevance in contemporary society. As the artistic director of the “We’ve got your Bach” project during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, she facilitated the creation and performance of music online, providing solace and comfort to people in need. Dedicated to using her musical talents for the benefit of her community, Christine has organized charity concerts and fundraisers, fostering a sense of togetherness through music. Among her recent endeavors, she raised funds for building a mobile library for underprivileged children in North Philadelphia, a community close to her heart. She has also orchestrated a benefit concert to aid the victims of the earthquake in Turkey.