Yihan Chen

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Yihan Chen, a young pianist and composer from China, made his debut concert at Hilbert Circle Theater, Indianapolis on Febrauary 26th, 2006. At 12 years old, he has written over 50 pieces of music, including piano solos and sonatas, string trios and quartets, music for Jazz band and concert band. Being in the US for only 5 months, he stormed the Indianapolis by winning both the Young Artist Competition and Young Composer's Contest, and appeared on the front page of Indianapolis Star.

Yihan is enrolled in the pre-college program of Jacobs School of Music,Indiana University, studying music theory, piano and music composition, under the guidance of the program director Dr. Karen Taylor. Yihan's favorite composers are Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt. He is also a Formula One and Colts fan.

[edit] Music by Yihan Chen Includes:

Shangrila - Piano Suite of four pieces

           1. The Charm of Water
           2. The Grace of Grass
           3. The Goddess of the Snow Mountain
           4. An Ideal World

The Dance of Water Splash - Piano Solo

Sonata - Piano Solo

A Good Time - Flute Solo

Boss - Jazz Band

String Quartet