Dr. Ying Ying Liu

LumiVoce means “illuminating with sound”. We inspire and educate the young to fall in love and protect wildlife and biodiversity through the power of music, arts, and education, because “we protect what we love”. We enable young creative voices for biodiversity and a sustainable planet.

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Dr. ying ying liu

Born into a profound musical family in China, Ying Ying effortlessly acquired musical mastery, likened to a gracious gift. Her father, Liu Chi, the renowned Chinese classical composer of the 20th century, introduced her to the essence of Chinese song and the intricacies of Chinese and Western orchestral scores at a young age. 

Ying Ying embarked on a chamber music scholarship at the Cleveland Institute of Music, studying piano under Paul Schenly and Anne Epperson. She also received instruction in composition from the late American composer Donald Erb and swiftly earned her Master’s degree.

Ying Ying went on to complete her Doctorate in Piano Performance and Literature at the Eastman School of Music. There, she was mentored by the renowned pianist and educator Rebecca Penneys. Ying Ying studied with members of the Cleveland Quartet, the early music specialist Paul O’Dette, and the harpsichordist Arthur Haas. She further honed her skills in master classes led by Richard Goode, Jerome Lowenthal, and Malcolm Bilson. Her vocal training was under the guidance of esteemed professors, including Thomas Paul, Robert Eckert, and Catherine Kasch.

“I want to inspire people to fall in love with our beautiful and majestic wildlife through the beauty and power of music
because…we protect what we love.”

—Dr. Ying Ying Liu, Founder

Excerpt from the Article

“I was born in 1963, in Liaoning province, northeast China, the youngest of four children. I was an “accident”. My father’s name is Liu Chi, which means “big fire”. He is one of the most celebrated Chinese composers. He named me Ying Ying, which means “firefly”, so I’m daddy’s little fire.

I had an amazing relationship with my dad. My mother was a choreographer and later became a painter, and I grew up surrounded by artists.

When I was six, my mother, two of my siblings, and I were sent to the countryside, and my older sister was sent to a different place.

At the beginning, there were times when we had barely anything to eat, but my mother had a green thumb and quickly learned how to grow food on a small plot of land. We raised chickens, ducks, and pigs, and even had a pet squirrel. I went to school in a simple brick building. There were many intellectuals in the countryside, so we actually had proper teachers.”

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Why Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Aesthetic Education (AE)?

Social-emotional learning and aesthetic education play a crucial role in this process by cultivating empathy, self-awareness, and a deeper appreciation for beauty in the natural world. These approaches not only help children understand their emotions and relationships but also enable them to connect with nature on a profound level, fostering a sense of responsibility and a lasting commitment to environmental stewardship.

Why music and the arts?

Neuroscience reveals that music and art engage both the rational and emotional aspects of the brain, reaching the human heart, mind, and soul. Music and art serve as universal languages that transcend time, space, geography, and cultures. They resonate deeply within the core of our being.

Why Hong Kong, mainland China and Asia at large?

There are over 4.8 billion people live in Asia. And Asia’s demand for wildlife parts is fueling the killing all over the world. Hong Kong is one of the largest ports and markets for wildlife parts, including ivory, rhino horn, pangolin, shark fins, tiger and lion bones, turtles, and many other wildlife products. If we do not inspire people to reduce demand, no amount of protection in the wilderness areas will suffice. “We cannot patrol the vast wilderness.” But we can do a lot to educate people to stop destroying the natural world. 

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“I hope my voice will inspire others to join in. One voice becomes thousands of voices, like a great symphony of love for the wild.”

—Dr. Ying Ying Liu, Founder

How are we protecting wildlife and nature?

Everyone can make a difference, no matter how insignificant it may seem. 8 billion small actions from 8 billion people together amount to a huge impact. Small steps march toward a great cause. It’s never too late.

  • We are engaging young people to give them Voices for the Planet. Our Voices for the Planet projects collaborate with schools, educational foundations, and young people, encouraging creative engagement and empowering them to raise their voices for the planet. Participants express their passion for wildlife through various forms of art—drawing, writing, photography, videography, and music—each inspired by our music and story series.
  • We are producing an album called Ensoul – A Voice for the Wild. The classical melodies we present to you in this album are sublime and timeless. They are the essence of our collective spirit; the spirit that is filled with love, compassion and kindness.  When the human voice is mixed with the sounds of wildlife and the sounds of the earth, it shows that we are all connected to one another and to nature. People who had heard and seen the wildlife videos, are feeling more connected, moved and inspired to change.
  • We are producing Wildlife Story Series (WSS).  We need to urgently educate young people, and will do so through emotive stories about wildlife. We inspire them to fall in love with our beautiful wildlife, nurture compassion, empathy and kindness early in the young, and turn today’s wildlife consumers into tomorrow’s wildlife protectors.
  • We are engaging people who are passionate about nature and the arts in the Friends of LumiVoce Music Salon program(FoLV) .It unites like-minded individuals to exchange ideas and inspire one another, forming a network committed to conservation. Members actively contribute to our mission of fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and protecting its ecosystems.
Nature does not need us, but we need nature and biodiversity. To save them is the only way to save ourselves!
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How would you like to support us?

If you are an expert we would love to host workshops and have you share your knowledge with our team

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