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Pianist and composer, Belle Chen performs her whimsical and imaginative album ‘Ravel In The Forest’ live.
She is joined on stage by Engines Orchestra Strings and special guests.
Belle is a musical storyteller with unmistakable influences of Maurice Ravel and Ryuichi Sakamoto. ‘Ravel In The Forest’ leads the listener through ancient woodland, quiet clearings and tropical canopies. We’re accompanied by birds, a chameleon, a dragonfly… an imaginary space filled with the wonder of the natural world.
Belle’s approach blurs the lines between classical and electronic music. It is described as ‘original and provocative… feels like the sense of discovery’ (Brian Eno). Fresh off the 2024 EFG London Jazz Festival, Belle’s sonic explorations, classical virtuosity, and free flowing improvisations feel equally at home on jazz, classical, and experimental stages.
Joining Belle is the award-winning Engines Orchestra Strings. They are led by Phil Meadows (Metropole Orkest, BBC Concert Orchestra, Royal Northern Sinfonia), and special guests.
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Belle Chen Biography
~ Swimming through universes of classical, experimental, electronica & jazz ~
"An absorbing performance by a unique musical innovator.” – Chris Reid, Limelight
“Beautiful pieces and flawless execution… A delightful surprise for all of your senses.” – Headphone Commute
Belle Chen’s music is a curious blend of classical, jazz, experimental and world genres. Her approach to music often reveals elements of surprise and wonder, whilst retaining the tonal aesthetic of classical and post-classical language. She draws upon textures ranging from experimental, jazz, and world genres.
As a pianist-composer, Belle’s works have been nominated for Australian Music Prize, handpicked as Classic FM’s Album of The Weekend, ABC Classic FM’s Feature Album, and is frequently heard on radio across UK, Europe, Australia, and North America. Her recent commissions and syncs include those for BBC Sounds, BBC Concert Orchestra, Gucci Archive, London Fashion Week, Shanghai Fashion Week, and The Joffrey Ballet Chicago.
www.bellechen.com
Read More"An absorbing performance by a unique musical innovator.” – Chris Reid, Limelight
“Beautiful pieces and flawless execution… A delightful surprise for all of your senses.” – Headphone Commute
Belle Chen’s music is a curious blend of classical, jazz, experimental and world genres. Her approach to music often reveals elements of surprise and wonder, whilst retaining the tonal aesthetic of classical and post-classical language. She draws upon textures ranging from experimental, jazz, and world genres.
As a pianist-composer, Belle’s works have been nominated for Australian Music Prize, handpicked as Classic FM’s Album of The Weekend, ABC Classic FM’s Feature Album, and is frequently heard on radio across UK, Europe, Australia, and North America. Her recent commissions and syncs include those for BBC Sounds, BBC Concert Orchestra, Gucci Archive, London Fashion Week, Shanghai Fashion Week, and The Joffrey Ballet Chicago.
www.bellechen.com
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