Pianist

YU

cHEN

Yu Chen is an international pianist. He is the collaborative pianist of choice for world renowned singers such as Grace Bumbry, Thomas Moser, Sona Ghazarian, and Gotfried Hornik.

Based in Vienna, he is in demand for concerts and recordings all over the world.

His most recent solo album was nominated for three prestigious Opus Klassik awards in 2020: “Newcomer of the Year”, “Instrumentalist of the Year”, and “Solo Instrumental Recital”.

Yu studied collaborative and solo piano at the Vienna University of Music and the Performing Arts. His professional start was heralded by international competition prizes in both specialties, such as first prize in the Wiener International Ignaz Josef Pleyel piano competition (2007), and the special prize for collaborative pianists in the Bulgarian International Violin competition (2007). Yu is presently working on his next album, while recording and touring regularly with "opera band" THE CAST.

2020 began the collaboration with bass-baritone Stefan Unterleithner. The result of the joint work on the ballads of Carl Loewe can be experienced in an brand new studio album, which will be released by Arworks Vienna Records in March 2021.

At upcoming performances and concerts, both artists will also be able to be experienced live with this program.