Biography

Soprano Peyee Chen (b. Taipei, Taiwan, 1986) received her Bachelor of Music degree from Northwestern University in 2008, and her Master of Arts (with distinction) from University of York, UK, in 2010.  She is currently an ad hoc member of the BBC Singers, and a Choral Scholar at Leeds Cathedral.  Recent and upcoming projects include solo recitals on the new -{RYMER~NIGHTS}+ concert series and at Club Intergral Northern Branch,  a concert with the Gavin Bryars Ensemble at Festival Automne en Normandie, Bartok’s Village Scenes at the Aldeburgh Festival with EXAUDI and CBSO, conducted by Oliver Knussen, and pieces by Cage with EXAUDI at the Spitalfields Festival and BBC Proms.

Peyee works regularly with young composers, and recently gave lectures and workshops on writing for voice at University of Huddersfield and University of York. She enjoys working on new pieces, and will be attending the Darmstadt International Summer Courses this year.

Peyee is a recipient of the Eversley Charitable Trust bursary from Dartington International Summer School.

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