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Tuesday 4 April 2023
Elgar Room - Royal Albert Hall
9pm


ROYAL ALBERT HALL PRESENTS - 
BELLE CHEN for the STEINWAY PIANO RECITAL SERIES

Join pianist and composer Belle Chen for a special concert in the Elgar Room.

A musical maverick whose original works are frequently heard on radio throughout UK, Europe, Australia, and North America, Chen effortlessly blends sensitivity and virtuosity on the piano with refreshing and playful textures drawn from synths, electric piano, and found sound.

“Beautiful pieces and flawless execution… A delightful surprise for all of your senses.” – Headphone Commute

Inspired by the rich diversity of melodies and textures found in nature and cityscapes alike, each performance by Belle is a unique musical journey full of surprises: imaginative, colourful, and warm-hearted.

With an indescribable musical language that touches on classical, jazz, experimental, and world genres, this evening in the Elgar Room offers a rare opportunity to see Belle Chen at play up-close. She will perform new pieces from her upcoming release alongside her catalogue.

“An absorbing performance by a unique musical innovator.” – Chris Reid, Limelight

"Hugely impressive - have a listen, she's terrific"
- James Rhodes

Programme April 4, 2023

Nature & The Eternal Traveller:
Papaya Tree, Part 1

Lone Cloud

To Dance

The Diver

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Night, Moon,Stars; Dreams into the Morning:

Lullaby for Edward

Moon-Spotting

Fade

Pagi

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Meditation:

Meditation for the Healing Heart

 

The Forest: (from Belle's upcoming album, due out 2023)
Passages of Time

Three Birds

And It Rains

Kingdom Animalia

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Identity:

Shui (Water)

What Say Matilda - Improvisation

To Sail

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Original studio recordings of many of the pieces played this evening are available on all good streaming platforms or on CD via Bandcamp or in the shop.

"Chen's touch on the piano is gorgeous"

 

- Michael Coghlan, The Clothesline Adelaide

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