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FORBES ORGAN SERIES: Chelsea Chen - Echoes of East Asia: A Celebration of Folk Song & the Organ

  • Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo 1 Grand Avenue San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405 United States (map)

THURS, APR 29 | 7:30PM | HAROLD MIOSSI HALL | $35

Internationally acclaimed organist and composer Chelsea Chen has captivated audiences across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia with performances praised for their “rare musicality” and “lovely lyrical grandeur” (Los Angeles Times). A graduate of Juilliard and Yale University, Chen is known for dynamic programs that blend traditional organ masterworks with contemporary music, imaginative transcriptions, and her own compositions inspired by Asian folk traditions.

A recipient of the prestigious Lili Boulanger Memorial Award, Chen has performed with orchestras around the world and is widely recognized for expanding the organ repertoire through her innovative compositions and championing of new music. Whether performing beloved classics or original works, Chen brings virtuosity, artistry, and a fresh perspective to the concert stage, showcasing the remarkable expressive power and versatility of the organ.


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An artist of great technical and dramatic skill…she is personable, humble and simply appears to be one with the instrument.
— Palm Beach Daily News

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