Belle Chen is a pianist and composer whose unique approach in blurring the lines between classical and electronic music has been recognised by industry heavyweights. Described as an artist that is “original and provocative… feels like the sense of discovery” (Brian Eno), Chen is currently performing music from her latest album on the Platoon label ‘Ravel In The Forest’ (#7 UK Specialist Classical, #15 ARIA Classical); an evocative celebration of the forests’ colourful ecosystems and the humankind’s distinctive capacity to imagine.

 

What sets Chen’s music apart is a quirky yet tender approach to musical storytelling. With influences of Ryuichi Sakamoto and Joe Hisaishi’s melodic sweetness shining through, Chen also blends sonically bold synth explorations and free flowing improvisations that could feel equally at home on jazz or experimental stages.

 

Hovering between the piano and an array of keyboards, Belle has performed her music on stages such as EartH Hackney, Kings Place, the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room, PolygonLiveLDN, LSO St. Luke's, Shambala Festival, OzAsia Festival, Latitude Festival, Melbourne Recital Centre, Cafe Oto and Piano City Milano.

 

With performances described as having “beautiful pieces and flawless execution… a delightful surprise for all of your senses” (Headphone Commute) and “an absorbing performance by a unique musical innovator” (Limelight Magazine), her appearances are not to be missed.