Han Chen - piano

Han Chen has emerged among the new generation of concert pianists as a uniquely fearless performer in a wide variety of musical settings. Gold Medalist at the 2013 China International Piano Competition and a prizewinner at the 2018 Honens International Piano Competition, he has been praised by Gramophone as “impressively commanding and authoritative” and further cited by The New York Times for his “graceful touch,” “rhythmic precision,” and “hypnotic charm,” Chen’s virtuosity is enriched by a probing commitment to new works as well as the great cornerstones of the piano repertory. This vision is clearly evident in his four solo Naxos CDs focusing on Franz Liszt, Anton Rubinstein, Thomas Adès, and György Ligeti. As soloist with orchestra, Chen’s appearances include the Calgary Philharmonic, Fort Worth Symphony, Riverside Symphony, Hong Kong Philharmonic, National Taiwan Symphony, and Xiamen Philharmonic. In addition, he has performed as recitalist throughout Europe, North America, and China.