Composer Ke Chia Chen

Photo by Tey Tat Keng

 

“lavish self-confidence and resourcefulness”
- IndyStar

 

Ke-Chia Chen's compositions have been performed by leading orchestras, chamber ensembles, and soloists throughout the world. She has fused her inspirations from Western and Asian classical traditions into a unique personal voice that speaks directly to listeners of either heritage. Read more

 

Press:

 
Lyrical expressions of longing launched into a fearless sense of confession.... Even where Chen includes a delicate folk-like melody, anguish was never far off.
— The Philadelphia Inquirer
 

Upcoming Events:

 

7/19/2026
Kunitachi College of Music
The 145th Orchestra Regular Concert

Ebbs and Flows,  for orchestra

Jun Märkl, conductor

(Tokyo premiere)

 

5/15/2026 - California
5/17/2026 -
Arizona
5/19/2026 -
New York
From Formosa: Taiwan Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble 2026 US Tour

Silver Fields for Piano Quintet

Commissioned by Muzik 3 Foundation

(World premiere)

 
 
 

"packed with musical events"
- Broad Street Review

 

©2026 Ke-Chia Chen.