Sean Chen captivated audiences and critics at the 2013 Cliburn Competition with concerts “that had the crowd not just standing…but cheering loudly” (KDHX, St Louis), earning the crystal award and winning three years of concert tours in the United States - the first American to win a prize since 1997.

Born in Florida, Sean Chen grew up in Oak Park, California and has collected awards that include the 2010 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship, Los Angeles Music Center’s Spotlight Award, and an NFAA ARTSweek award. He now resides in New Haven, Connecticut, where he is pursuing his artist diploma at the Yale School of Music under Hung-Kuan Chen. He previously studied with Jerome Lowenthal and Matti Raekallio at The Juilliard School, where he earned his bachelor’s degree.

“Outstanding stage presence combined with an extraordinary technique and musicianship” — TheaterJones.com

“An artist with something to say.” — Cincinnati Enquirer

“There’s an undeniable spark in Chen’s playing that keeps the ears engaged.” — The Plain Dealer (Cleveland)