MARK LEE, Upper Strings

Halifax-born violinist Mark Lee studied at Dalhousie University with Philippe Djokic. Following his graduation in 2010, he pursued  postgraduate studies at the Royal Academy of Music with Lydia  Mordkovitch and Maureen Smith as a Leverhulme Scholar. In addition  to his teachers at the Royal Academy, he has also received private  studies with Maxim Vengerov. Mr. Lee is the recipient of numerous  awards and scholarships that include the first Georg Tintner Scholarship  Award, a solo debut with Symphony Nova Scotia in February 2010, the  London Symphony Orchestra String Experience Scheme, Wolfe  Wolfinsohn String Quartet Prize (both in 2011 and 2014), Max Pirani  Piano Trio Prize, and the Regency Award recommended by RAM for notable achievement. 

After receiving his master’s degree at the Royal Academy of Music with the highest distinction, Mr. Lee worked closely with the London  Symphony Orchestra, and with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra as acting Principal Violinist. He has made recordings with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and has toured extensively throughout Europe and Asia. He has also performed for members of the British Royal  Family in the House of Lords Parliament. 

Mr. Lee currently serves as Assistant Concertmaster with Symphony Nova Scotia.