CQAF 2026 / music / Belle Chen

Belle Chen

Belle Chen

The Deer’s Head

Friday 1 May, 8.00pm

Doors 7.30pm | Unreserved seating

£15.00/£13.00 (Unwaged)

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Belle Chen is an Australian-Taiwanese pianist and composer whose unique approach in blurring the lines between classical and electronic music has earned her an Australian Music Prize nomination as well as Top 20 positions on both the UK and Australian classical charts.

Notes fall like raindrops, quickening pace as the clouds gather. The piano melody splish sploshes into the electronic soundscape. Belle Chen‘s album Ravel in the Forest, released on the Platoon label, leads the listener through the wonder of the natural world is imbued into this imaginary space.

With the unmistakable influences of Maurice Ravel, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Joe Hisaishi, Belle blends sonic synth explorations, classical virtuosity, and free flowing improvisations that feel equally at home on jazz or experimental stages. This unmissable solo performance will include tunes from her Ravel in the Forest album and new material.

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