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2nd Solo recital for Chopin Society London
Sunday 22 January 2012

This will be my 2nd solo appearance for the wonderful Chopin Society of London.

The programme will include:
Fantaisie in f minor Op.49 (Chopin)
Nocturnes Op.27 No.1,2 (Chopin)
Sonata No.2 in d minor Op.14 (Prokofiev)
Ballade No.2 in b minor S171 (Liszt)
Trois mouvements de Petrouchka (Stravinsky)

Venue:
Westminster Cathedral Hall,
Ambrosden Avenue,
London SW1P 1QW
UK



Date for recital:
Sunday 22nd January 2012 at 4pm

Information about concert:

Information about The Chopin Society (London):



Grieg Concerto with The English Schools Orchestra
Sunday 30 October 2011




Solo evening duo recital at the Wigmore Hall
Saturday 08 October 2011

http://www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/productions/leslie-howard-piano-bobby-chen-piano-28434


Programme:
Hungarian Rhapsodies
Zwei Episoden aus Lenaus Faust S599
Hungarian Rhapsodies
Rákóczi-Marsch S608



Gala Concert - Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Sunday 18 September 2011

Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra 2012-13 brochure (page 14 & 18)
http://www.mpo.com.my/Special-Pages/1112-Season/pdf/1112_SeasonBrochure.aspx



Gala Concert - Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Saturday 17 September 2011

Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra 2012-13 brochure (Page 14 & 18)
http://www.mpo.com.my/Special-Pages/1112-Season/pdf/1112_SeasonBrochure.aspx



Lecture recital at the Hermitage Amsterdam
Wednesday 15 June 2011

I will be my renewing my collaboration with Dutch artist Geraldine van Heemstra, for our 2nd performance, in Holland, at the Hermitage Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on Wednesday, 15th June at 8pm. 

Artist Geraldine van Heemstra came up with the idea of exploring the fascinating story, influences and legacy behind Mussorgsky's 'Pictures at an Exhibition', assisted by anecdotes, and showcasing some beautiful original etchings and paintings from past masters such as Kandinsky and contemporary artists, including herself.
 
The programme will include:
Pictures at an Exhibition (Mussorgsky)

Venue:
Hermitage Amsterdam,
Amstel 51, 
Amsterdam,
The Netherlands

http://www.hermitage.nl

Date:
Wednesday 15th June, at 8pm

Information about concert:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45035946@N08/5814846481/in/photostream

Information about the artists:
Geraldine van Heemstra
http://www.geraldinevanheemstra.com



4th solo recital at the Wigmore Hall
Monday 30 May 2011

This will be my 4th solo appearance at this wonderful venue. I will be performing on a beautiful Fazioli grand piano, courtesy of Jaques Samuel Pianos.

The programme will include:
Sonata No.2 in d minor Op.14(Prokofiev)
4 Impromptus Op.90 (D.899)(Schubert)
Études d'exécution transcendante S.139 No.9 - Ricordanza(Liszt)
Années de pèlerinage: Deuxième année: Italie S.161 (Liszt)
a) Sonetto 104 del Petrarca 
b) Après une Lecture de Dante: Fantasia quasi Sonata

Venue:
The Wigmore Hall,
36 Wigmore Street,
LondonW1U 2BP
UK


Date for recital:
Monday 30th May, at 7:30pm

Information about concerts:



Information about Fazioli pianos:

 



Solo evening recital at the Fazioli Concert Hall
Wednesday 11 May 2011



Solo evening recital at St. Martin-in-the-Fields
Tuesday 10 May 2011



Solo afternoon lecture recital at the Komtar
Sunday 16 January 2011



Solo afternoon lecture recital at the Komtar
Saturday 15 January 2011



'Bobby in Blue' with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Sunday 09 January 2011

1pm.



'Bobby in Blue' with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Saturday 08 January 2011

8:30pm



Solo evening recital at St. James's Church, Piccadilly
Friday 15 October 2010



Short recital
Thursday 14 October 2010

A short recital organized by Monkton Combe School, at Pembroke College, Cambridge.



Solo evening recital
Friday 08 October 2010

At Leatherhead Theatre.



Short recital
Thursday 30 September 2010

A short recital organized by Monkton Combe School, at the MBI Al Jaber Auditorium, Corpus Christi College, Merton Street, Oxford OX1 4JF, UK.




Solo recital to kick start the 2010-11 season for the Derby Chamber Music Society
Friday 17 September 2010

Date: Friday 17th September, at 7:30pm

http://www.multifaithcentre.org/

http://www.derbychambermusic.org.uk/



Performance to celebrate 75th Anniversary of Making Music (UK) and 50th Anniversary of Award for You
Saturday 11 September 2010

Making Music is the National Federation of Music Societies (UK), and is formed of over 2,800 member groups, and represent over 200,000 musicians and music lovers in the UK. They present around 10,000 concerts a year to an audience of 1.6 million people.

The concert is themed 'Alumni of the Making Music Award for Young Concert Artists'.

The concert will take place at St. George's Bristol, UK.

Alumni performing in the concert: James Barralet - cello Donna Bateman - soprano Mathie van Bellen - violin Thomas Carroll - cello Nigel Foster - piano Anthony Hewitt - piano Jennifer Johnston - mezzo Jeremy Huw Williams - baritone Bobby Chen - piano

Date: Saturday, 11th September 2010 Making Music is the National Federation of Music Societies (UK), and is formed of over 2,800 member groups, and represent over 200,000 musicians and music lovers in the UK. They present around 10,000 concerts a year to an audience of 1.6 million people.

The concert is themed 'Alumni of the Making Music Award for Young Concert Artists'.

The concert will take place at St. George's Bristol, UK.

Alumni performing in the concert: James Barralet - cello Donna Bateman - soprano Mathie van Bellen - violin Thomas Carroll - cello Nigel Foster - piano Anthony Hewitt - piano Jennifer Johnston - mezzo Jeremy Huw Williams - baritone Bobby Chen - piano

http://www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/event.php?pid=9066a>

http://www.makingmusic.org.uk/a>



Adjudication for the Kota Kinabalu Youth Music Festival 2010
Sunday 05 September 2010

18th KK Music Festival and 4th Malaysian Youth Music Festival. http://www.myof.org.my/pdf/KKYMF-2010.pdfa>
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Adjudication for ANZCA Music Festival 2010
Tuesday 31 August 2010

9am-5pm Competition 6pm-7:30pm Gala Concert and Prize Giving Ceremony



Lidkoping Music Festival
Monday 02 August 2010

Performances of solo pieces and chamber works at Lidkoping Music Festival, in Lidkoping, Sweden, on 2-5 August 2010.

The performers include: Martin Fogel - Guitar Ann Elkjar - Flute Erika Johansson - Viola Luba Ulybysheva - Cello Regina Frederiksson - Soprano Susanna Andersson - Soprano Patrik Kleemola - Guitar Bobby Chen - Piano

http://www.lidkopingmusicfestival.se/a>



2nd Lecture recital at Komtar, Penang
Sunday 27 June 2010

3pm, Sunday 27th June 2010.


Featuring works by Debussy and Chopin.



Lecture recital at Komtar, Penang
Saturday 26 June 2010

3pm, Saturday 26th June.


Featuring works by Haydn and Beethoven



Solo evening recital under the Royal Patronage of DYMM Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhum Tunku Munawir
Thursday 24 June 2010

The recital on the 24th is a Royal Recital at RM 280++ per head inclusive of five-course dinner, under the Royal Patronage of DYMM Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhum Tunku Munawir. It is held in the Ballroom, Mezzanine floor, dress code formal.

Bookings for the concert are through the Equatorial Hotel, 03-2161 7777. The hotel website is http://www.equatorial.com/kul/.

The recital is arranged by Lord's Taverners Malaysia Berhad, in association with the British Malaysian Society. 

The return London - KL flight is sponsored by AirAsia. 

Sponsors for the concert are Badan Warisan Malaysia, IJM, I&P Group, Yamaha Malaysia, Samsung and Equatorial Hotel KL.

The Lord's Taverners http://www.lordstaverners.org/
British Malaysian Society http://www.thebritishmalaysiansociety.org/
AirAsia http://www.airasia.com/
Badan Warisan Malaysia http://www.badanwarisan.org.my/
IJM http://www.ijm.com/
I&P Group http://inp.my/
Yamaha Malaysia http://www.yamahamusic.com.my/
Samsung Malaysia http://www.samsung.com/my/



Solo evening recital at Equatorial Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Saturday 12 June 2010

The recital will be a cocktail party followed by the piano recital at RM 150++ per head. It is held in the Ballroom, Mezzanine floor, dress code formal.

Bookings for the concert are through the Equatorial Hotel, 03-2161 7777. The hotel website is http://www.equatorial.com/kul/.

The recital is arranged by Lord's Taverners Malaysia Berhad, in association with the British Malaysian Society. 

The return London - KL flight is sponsored by AirAsia. 

Sponsors for the concert are Badan Warisan Malaysia, IJM, I&P Group, Yamaha Malaysia, Samsung and Equatorial Hotel KL.

The Lord's Taverners http://www.lordstaverners.org/
British Malaysian Society http://www.thebritishmalaysiansociety.org/
AirAsia http://www.airasia.com/
Badan Warisan Malaysia http://www.badanwarisan.org.my/
IJM http://www.ijm.com/
I&P Group http://inp.my/
Yamaha Malaysia http://www.yamahamusic.com.my/
Samsung Malaysia http://www.samsung.com/my/



Solo evening recital at Hinde Street Methodist Church
Friday 14 May 2010

The programme will include:
Chromatische Fantasie und Fuge BWV903 in d minor(Bach)
Romeo and Juliet: 10 pieces for piano Op.75 - selection(Prokofiev)
Sonata No.8 in c minor Op.13 ‘Pathétique’(Beethoven)
Pieces in Yunnan Style (Zhang Zhao)
Ballade No.1 in g minor Op.23(Chopin)
Ballade No.2 in F Major Op.38(Chopin)

Venue:
Hinde Street Methodist Church,
19 Thayer Street,
London W1U 2QJ
UK

http://www.hindestreet.org.uk/

Date:
Friday 14th May, at 7:30pm

Information about concert:
http://oclassical.com/7388

http://www.wherecanwego.com/search/ViewEvent.aspx?e=355219&pc=WC1&h=London+Bobby+Chen+-+International+Concert+Pianist+-+Recital

Box office:
administrator@scalingheights.com
Tel: 01494 580439 / 07717 416341



Syrius Piano Trio 3 performances, debut CD launch and live radio broadcast
Wednesday 14 April 2010

Wednesday 14th April - The Pavilion Theatre, Dublin (debut CD launch and reception - 7pm)



Solo evening recital
Wednesday 31 March 2010

The concert will be in aid of The Peace Hospice, Watford.

Theprogramme will include:
Chromatische Fantasie und Fuge BWV903 in d minor(Bach)
Visions Fugitives - selection(Prokofiev)
Sonata No.8 in c minor Op.13 ‘Pathétique’(Beethoven)
Impromptu Op.90 – selection(Schubert)
Ballade No.1 in g minor Op.23(Chopin)
Ballade No.2 in F Major Op.38(Chopin)
Toccata in d minor Op.11 (Prokofiev)

Venue:
The Seldon Hall,
Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School,
Butterfly Lane,
Elstree,
Herts WD6 3AF
UK

http://www.habsboys.org.uk/

Date:
Wednesday, 31st March at 7:45pm

Information about concert:
http://www.peacehospice.co.uk/viewevent.asp?eventID=228

Box office:
Scaling Heights – Delia Meehan
delia.meehan@gmail.com
Tel: 07717 416341 / 0208 201 9165 / 07710 024429




Performance of Choral Fantasia by Beethoven
Saturday 20 March 2010

Programme will include:

The Music Makers Op.69 (Elgar)
The Chorale Fantasia Op.80 in c minor (Beethoven)
Polovtsian Dance - Prince Igor (Borodin)

Venue:
The Chapel,
Royal Masonic School for Girls,
Rickmansworth,
Hertfordshire WD3 4HF
UK

Date:
Saturday 20th March, at 7:30pm

Ensemble:
Delia Meehan, Joanne Thomas and the Chipperfield Choral Society



Solo evening recital for Hereford Concert Society
Thursday 18 March 2010

Information about Concert:
http://www.courtyard.org.uk/whatson/539
http://www.herefordconcertsociety.org.uk/2010-03-18.html

Date and Time:
Thursday 18th March, at 7:30pm

The Venue:
The Courtyard,
Edgar Street,
Hereford HR4 9JR
UK

http://www.courtyard.org.uk/howtofindus/map/

Box office:
Tel: 01432 340555
http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase



Lunchtime recital at University of Reading
Tuesday 26 January 2010

Lunchtime recital.



Private performance for the Sultan of Selangor, Malaysia
Sunday 20 December 2009

Private performance for the Sultan of Selangor, at the Royal Selangor Club's 125th Anniversary celebration:
 



The Rising Stars Showcase Performance
Friday 06 November 2009

The Rising Stars Showcase Performance, for the 27th Annual Federation of Asian Cultural Promotion (FACP) Conference 2009, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Theprogramme will include:
Estampes - selection (Debussy)
Romeo and Juliet Suite: 10 Pieces for Piano Op.75 - selection (Prokofiev)
Ballade No.2 (Liszt)
Toccata Op.11 in d minor (Prokofiev)

Date:
Friday, 6th November, at 2:30pm

Venue:
Dewan Tunku Abdul Rahman Auditorium,
Jalan Ampang,
Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia

Box office:
Tel: +60 12 269 0375 / +60 19 511 0749

http://www.applause.org.my/

Information about the FACP:
http://www.thefacp.org/images/news/jubilee_facp_2009_brochure_cover_right.pdf
http://www.thefacp.org/overview



Solo recital at Lansdowne Club
Tuesday 08 September 2009

Lansdowne Club - London



Adjudication for MYOF Festival
Saturday 29 August 2009

MYOF Festival - Malaysian Youth Orchestra Foundation Annual Festival



Adjudication for Music Fest
Sunday 23 August 2009

Music Fest - Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia



Solo piano recital at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Sunday 26 July 2009

Solo evening recital at Lee Foundation Theatre, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore, on Monday, the 27th July

The programme will include:
Ballade No.1 in g minor Op.23 (Chopin)
Ballade No.2 in F Major Op.38 (Chopin)
Romeo and Juliet Suite: 10 pieces for piano Op.75 (Prokofiev)

Venue:
Lee Foundation Theatre,
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts,
151 Bencoolen Street,
NAFA Campus 3,
Singapore 189656

http://www.nafa.edu.sg 

Date:
Monday, 27th July at 6:30pm
 
Information about concert:
www.onetickethub.com 

Tel: +65 6512 4179
Fax: +65 6336 8021



Stillettos in the key of G
Saturday 06 June 2009

2nd performance of Stilettos in the key of G, as well as piano masterclass and creative workshop.

Jacqueline du Pre Music Building, St. Hilda's College, Oxford.8pm.

http://www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk/index.php/What-s-on/whatson.html
http://www.piaderichemont.com
http://www.chinatownartsspace.com/downloads/pr-stilettos-in-the-key-of-g.pdf



Solo piano recital at the Wigmore Hall
Thursday 04 June 2009

3rd solo piano recital at the Wigmore Hall, London.
7:30pm
 
Sonata Op.13 'Pathetique' (Beethoven)
Ballade No.1 in g minor Op.23 (Chopin)
Estampes (Debussy)
Romeo and Juliet Suite: 10 pieces for piano (Prokofiev)
Toccata in d minor Op.11 (Prokofiev)
 


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