Classical Pianist Dr. Archie Chen – Educator, Composer & Arts Leader
“The grand gesture, whether of gorgeously full tone or daring velocity, seems to be at the heart of Chen’s approach to romantic repertoire. The eagerness with which he launched himself into the most daunting of challenges suggests a fiery temperament, and the necessary elements of technique are there to support it.”
– The Irish Times
Spokane classical pianist Dr. Archie Chen is recognized for his deeply expressive interpretations and commanding stage presence — a prizewinner at international competitions and dedicated educator.
Archie has performed with symphony orchestras across Europe, North America, and Asia, led international piano festivals and academies, and his recordings are available on Sony Classical and Carnegie Artists Records. He is on the piano faculty at Gonzaga University, where he teaches applied piano.
Spokane Classical Pianist – Performances & Awards
Solo recitals, concerto appearances, and chamber music collaborations at prestigious venues worldwide.
Education
Online courses in Piano Pedagogy, Piano Literature, HIP, and Entrepreneurship for Musicians.
Coaching
Private piano instruction and career mentorship for aspiring musicians at all levels.
Leadership
Founding and directing international festivals and academies, cultivating excellence and new opportunities for the next generation of musicians.
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When I was fourteen, a grand piano appeared on my family’s lawn. It took me years to understand it was a gift from a whole Spokane community, and now it has a home at Hamilton Studio. - Chopin’s Nocturne in E-flat Major: A Quantum Journey Through Sound and Light
Chopin’s Nocturne in E-flat Major is where cosmic wonder meets the piano keyboard. Somewhere between Chopin and the cosmos, there’s a shared truth: light and… Read more: Chopin’s Nocturne in E-flat Major: A Quantum Journey Through Sound and Light - Chopin’s Waltz in A-flat Major, Op. 42: When the Ballroom Discovers Red Bull
Chopin’s Waltz in A-flat Major, Op. 42 — the piece he once called his “waltz supreme” — is the moment when a polite ballroom suddenly… Read more: Chopin’s Waltz in A-flat Major, Op. 42: When the Ballroom Discovers Red Bull
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
On Stage
“His playing has an exquisite control of touch… a refined musical intelligence that is always at the service of the composer”
– Ralf Gothoni
Videos
Listen
Selected recordings and live performances
On the Gonzaga University Piano Faculty
Dr. Archie Chen is on the piano faculty at Gonzaga University as Adjunct Instructor of Music (Applied Piano). Gonzaga students of every major — from piano performance to engineering — can join his piano studio at Gonzaga.