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Belle Chen sits at a piano in a dimly lit room, playing the keys with focused concentration. Dramatic lighting highlights the performer and piano against a dark background.
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Belle Chen

Pianist, composer and sonic storyteller Belle Chen makes her MIJF debut blending classical, jazz and electronic influences.

  • Date 20 October 2026

  • Times 8pm

  • Ticket prices See below

  • Venue The Chapel

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Pianist, composer and sonic storyteller Belle Chen makes her Melbourne International Jazz Festival debut with an immersive performance that brings together classical, jazz and electronic influences in striking and unexpected ways.

Described by legendary producer Brian Eno as ‘original and provocative’, Chen’s artistic voice has been shaped by a childhood spent between Taiwan and Australia and draws inspiration from the melodic genius of Ryuichi Sakamoto and Joe Hisaishi. Combining piano, synthesisers and spontaneous improvisation, she creates music imbued with cinematic beauty, wonder and a spirit of discovery.

For this special performance, Chen presents music from her acclaimed album Ravel In The Forest, which charted in both the U.K. and Australia, and has captivated audiences at venues and festivals across Europe, including the Royal Albert Hall and the EFG London Jazz Festival.

Don’t miss this highly evocative and imaginative show.

Presented by Melbourne International Jazz Festival

What the critics are saying

  • Original and provocative, feels like the sense of discovery.

    Brian Eno

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Date

20 October 2026

Tickets

$50 Standard
$42 Concession

Duration

75-minutes (no interval)

All Chapel Off Chapel performances have a strict lockout policy.
Latecomers may not be admitted. Please arrive at least 15-minutes before performance time.

Seating & Accessibility

Seating: Allocated Seating

PLEASE NOTE: If you require accessible seating or wheelchair access, call the Box Office on 03 8290 7000, Monday-Friday between 10am and 4pm to book your tickets. Or alternatively contact the box office directly at [email protected] for assistance.

CONTAINS

This performance is suitable for all ages

Additional Information

Venue will open one hour prior to the performance.
The venue is CASHLESS.

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