YU CHEN
Yu Chen, also known as Joy, is a UK-based guzheng performer whose work brings traditional Chinese music into dialogue with contemporary international audiences.
Having trained from an early age and built a strong foundation in classical Chinese instrumental performance, she has since developed an active performance profile in the UK through concerts, cultural events, and international showcases.
Her artistic practice is defined by technical precision, musical sensitivity, and a clear commitment to advancing the guzheng as a distinctive voice within today’s global cultural landscape.
Awards & Recognition
International awards recognising artistic excellence, technical mastery, and expressive interpretation in guzheng performance
Selected Awards
Platinum Prize - World Artistry Music Award (National Music Category, 2026)
First Prize – UK International Music Competition (Professional Category, 2026)
Unique Personality Special Prize - World Artistry Music Award (2026)
Special Prize – UK International Music Competition (Poetic Interpretation, 2026)
First Prize – UK International Music Competition (National Music Category, 2025)
First Prize – Macao Guzheng Competition (2025)
First Prize – Shanghai International Music Festival, Traditional Chinese Music Competition (2024)
First Prize – Beijing Traditional Music Festival, Guzheng Category (2023)
Music Award – Churchill College, University of Cambridge (2023)
Performances
Selected performances spanning concert stages and cultural contexts, exploring the expressive possibilities of the guzheng in both traditional and contemporary settings.
2026 Annual Concert
Echoes of China
Cambridge Chinese Music & Culture Festival
London International Chinese Music Festival Concert
Upcoming Events
Join us for a series of upcoming guzheng and Chinese folk music performances, bringing the elegance of traditional Chinese music to audiences in the UK.
Chinese Music live performance
London
Chinese Folk music showcase
London
Trinity May Ball
Cambridge