Julián de la Chica

Award-winning Colombian composer & author (AWA), Julián De La Chica is a multidisciplinary artist based in Brooklyn, NY. His influences range from minimalism and post-minimalism to the alternative electronic scene. Often inspired by everyday images, De La Chica’s work juxtaposes the search for spiritual reflection with an awareness of humanity’s inner darkness. Most of his pieces mix piano, strings, and/or classical singers with electronic keyboards and controllers, extending across the genres of classical, ambient, and electronic music. De La Chica’s compositions have been recorded by artists around the world, and his discography includes six solo albums and fourteen collaborative projects. His work has been featured on “Spotify's Classical New Releases” playlist worldwide and has also premiered in different venues, including Carnegie Hall.

As a pianist, De La Chica has performed in venues ranging from iconic concert halls to conventional classical stages and electronic music bars. His U.S. debut, which came at the invitation of then, Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) and former President of Colombia César Gaviria Trujillo, was a 2003 performance at the OAS headquarters in Washington DC. In 2016, he made his debut at Carnegie Hall, premiering a selection of his own piano works. He has been a Baldwin Piano Company artist since 2009 and currently plays the custom—designed Baldwin: Heavy Metal Piano.

A founding member of the independent record label Irreverence Group Music [IGM], De La Chica lives in Brooklyn, NY, with his family and cat.