Press
Selected media coverage
Published articles and interviews exploring my music and community work.
Articles & Features
VITA DAILY
Finding His Voice: How 16-Year-Old Vancouver Opera Singer Richard Li Is Changing Lives Through Music
October 27, 2026 · By Noa Nichol
VITA Daily explores my journey as a young bass-baritone, from beginning classical singing at fourteen to performing at Carnegie Hall. They interviewed me to produce this article.
It highlights Aubade with Joy, which I conceived, produced, and artistically directed at UBC’s Chan Shun Concert Hall. Bringing together an orchestra, two choirs, and guest performers, our concert raised $22,653 for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Mighty Music program, exceeding the $20,000 goal.
Me performing with orchestral accompaniment during Aubade with Joy, his solo classical vocal charity concert, at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC · October 18, 2026
CLASSICAL FM / LUDWIG VAN
THE SCOOP | Sixteen Year-Old Vancouver Musician Raises $22,653 For BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
October 23, 2026 · By Anya Wassenberg
The New Classical FM, Canada’s premiere radio and journalistic outlet dedicated to classical music, covers Aubade with Joy.
Me performing as one of three lead vocalists with orchestra and choirs in “Libiamo” (Brindisi), the finale of Aubade with Joy, at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC · October 18, 2026
Television & Interviews
Selected Media Coverage of My Artistic Performances and Leadership through Firefly Youth Network
PHOENIX TELEVISION
Mini Concert at BC Children’s Hospital
August 11, 2026 · Vancouver
Phoenix Television covers Firefly Youth Network’s mini concert at BC Children’s Hospital, featuring Richard and fellow youth performers sharing live music with children, families, staff, and volunteers. The event included classical voice, piano, cello, and traditional Chinese music, alongside 30 stuffed animals and chocolates prepared for distribution through the hospital’s Child Life team.
Melodies of Hope Charity Concert III
OMNI TELEVISION
May 30, 2026 · St. Thomas Anglican Church, Vancouver
OMNI Television covers Firefly Youth Network’s third Melodies of Hope Charity Concert, featuring Richard and fellow youth performers in support of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Mighty Music program. Bringing together young artists and families through music and dance, the event raised CAD $2,500 and highlighted the role of youth-led arts initiatives in supporting the community.
Light of Hope Charity Concert III
COOL NEWS
March 22, 2026 · Michael J. Fox Theatre, Burnaby
Cool News covers Firefly Youth Network’s third annual Light of Hope Charity Concert, featuring Richard and fellow performers in support of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Mighty Music program. The event brought together more than 500 attendees for an evening of classical voice, instrumental music, dance, and choral performances, raising CAD $11,200 through a shared commitment to music and community service.