Yi-De Chen
composer | Taiwan
Teaching and Talks
Originating from Taiwan, Chen is a passionate composer and instructor whose works have been featured on seven compilation albums and showcased in ten countries. With experience composing for stage concerts, films, and animation, he has cultivated teaching methods that resonate with his students from diverse backgrounds.
Musical Styles
Chen’s music fuses Eastern cultural traditions with Western innovation through experimental methods and music technology. Drawing inspiration from Eastern philosophical ideals, he crafts meditative atmospheres and explores introspective themes in his compositions.
He seeks to capture the conflict and harmony between human emotions and the natural world, reflecting on their intricate interplay and the universal search for balance and interconnectedness.
Electroacoustic and Computer-Assisted Works
Chen’s instrumental and electroacoustic works have been featured in festivals, including the Alba Music Festival in Italy, VIPA Festival in Spain, New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival, and Asian Composers League Festival in Japan. His compositions are inspired by Neoromanticism, Minimalism, and Spectralism, creating immersive soundscapes with rich timbres and layered textures.
Visual Media Scoring and Pop Music Writing
As a composer, engineer, and songwriter, Chen has been working on music for film, animation, and advertising videos. Over the years, directors and teams have mentioned that his music has enriched the depth of their works, leading to well-deserved awards.
Culturally Traditional and Folk-Inspired Works
Chen values integrating Taiwanese cultural elements into his music and contributes to the “classicalization” of Taiwanese traditional music. He has received commissions from ensembles to arrange Taiwanese, indigenous, and Hakka folk songs into chamber works, such as the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra, One Song Orchestra, Cube Band, Elite Artists Trio, and Nan-Yi Musical Theater.
Research Topics
Chen’s scholarly pursuits focus on developing an effective multidisciplinary compositional approach that integrates contemporary instrumental improvisation, experimental sound design, and music technology.
The objective is not only to express his artistic vision by employing inspiring timbres and manipulating sonic harmonies but also to foster creativity within the community of composers and students.
Yi-De Chen, Composer 