Since 2000, Li Chuiyi is the first Hong Kong cellist to win three consecutive cello competition awards in the world - the 2001 Southburg New York, the 2002 Helsinki International Paul Road Cello Competition and the 2000 Fifth Prize. The 15th International Music Competition of Geneva. Li Chuiyi has performed in major concert halls and music festivals, including the Marlboro Music Festival, the Moscow Kremlin, the National Concert Hall in Madrid and the Finland Concert Hall in Helsinki. In addition, he has also collaborated with orchestras such as the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra and Beijing Philharmonic Orchestra.
In 2004, 30-year-old Li Chuiyi won the championship in the highest international level Iangnigro International Cello Competition. This is the highest honor achieved by a Chinese cellist in an international music competition. .
EMI Company signed a contract with Li Chuiyi after he won the gold medal in the International Iannigro Cello Competition. Li Chuiyi became a rising star in the international cello world. His first solo album released on EMI included Brahms' Sonata in D major as well as works by Paganini, Mendelssohn and others. The album quickly and successfully appeared on the classical music charts, and the international authoritative magazine " "The STRAD" gave this album the highest praise, saying that Li Chuiyi's performance "shows a comprehensive cellist who is also able to perform difficult works with ease. When performing "Brahms Sonata" The deep emotion and lyrical tone he plays perfectly match the material." Li Chuiyi's success also impressed Nokia. The latter launched the world's most advanced music mobile phone N91, which for the first time included Chopin's "Introduction and Cadenza Polonaise" and Schumann's "Five Folk Pieces" played by Li Chuiyi. Sponsored Li Chuiyi’s tour in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and other places in China.
Album title: "Romantic Cello Works Collection" - Li Chuiyi Album
Published by: EMI Records
Number: 00946 3 63044 2 7
In 2011, the symphonic poem "Dream of Red Mansions" with cello concerto was performed for the first time at the New Year Music Ceremony.