Frances Lee

Frances Lee is an Instructor in Contextual Studies at the YST Conservatory, National University of Singapore. She specializes in collaborative performance, musicology, and music theory, with a focus on underrepresented composers like Fanny Hensel. Her work includes creative programming and outreach projects such as She Wrote Music Too, aiming to highlight women composers.

Education:

• Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Piano Performance, Shepherd School of Music, Rice University (USA)
• Master of Music (MMus) in Piano Performance, Rice University (USA)
• Bachelor of Music (BMus) and Bachelor of Arts in German Studies, Bard College Conservatory of Music (USA)

Research & Performance: Frances has presented lecture-recitals on Fanny Hensel, including her doctoral thesis analyzing her sonata-form manipulations. She has performed extensively internationally with orchestras and chamber groups, including Carnegie Hall and the Southbank Centre (London). Her work involves translations of Hensel’s diaries and advocacy for lesser-known musical works.

Teaching: A dedicated educator at tertiary and youth levels, Frances emphasizes holistic music education across proficiency levels.