EDEN CHEN
pianist
Eden Chen is a classical musician who creates new possibilities from the fragments of modern life.
By using music to synthesize disparate pieces of culture, he renews creativity and curiosity for a richer life in his listeners.
His work includes "Paradise Lost," a mythic epic that combines surrealist art with the Liszt sonata; "Lullaby and Signature," a duo of jazz-inspired songs that respond to technological threats using Bert Meyers' poetry; and the upcoming album inspired by science fiction film Solaris, "Second Chance Stars," exploring memory through Ravel's music and original Ryuichi Sakamoto arrangements.
He empowers audiences to see the wonder that permeates disconnected moments of everyday human experience.
Upcoming
Eden Chen “enthralls audiences with fluid performances and fingers that dance upon, rather than play, the piano”
-Leeds Living
Paradise Lost
Eden weaves together Liszt’s Sonata with Paradise Lost, familiar masterpieces in their respective art forms. The new whole invigorates the story of the Fall of Man with a mythological depth that spans diabolical despair and ecstatic hope.
Eden Chen’s “soulful performance makes every note exude pure light”
-Zhongshan Daily
Goldfinch
Eden’s artistic ethos informs his community leadership, which energizes people to create the conditions for vibrant lives in their communities. Goldfinch is a nonprofit mending the unique vulnerabilities performing artists face by improving access to healthcare and insurance solutions that help artists build sustainable careers. Eden is founder of Goldfinch and serves as its executive director.
