Beth Chen

Beth Chen is a distinguished pianist, renowned for her virtuosic performances that fuse expressive depth with technical brilliance. A laureate of several prestigious competitions and scholarships, including first prizes at the National Concerto Competition (New Zealand) and the North Queensland Concerto Competition (Australia), Beth has established herself as one of New Zealand's notable pianists.

After completing her studies in New Zealand and Germany, Beth was an invited pianist at music festivals across the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy where she received critical acclaim for her “mature, assured performance of elegance and power”. Her performances with orchestras such as the Wellington City Orchestra, the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, and the Neues Telemann Kammerorchester have established her as a soloist with the ability to connect with audiences.

Alongside her performance career, Beth is deeply committed to educating future generations of pianists. As an Artist Teacher at New Zealand School of Music Te Kōkī , Victoria University, and an active member of the Institute of Registered Music Teachers New Zealand, she leads masterclasses and coaches aspiring musicians in music programs, fostering their growth through dedicated teaching and mentorship.