Felix Chen

Felix Chen or Chen Chiu-sen (; 9 July 1942 – 9 April 2018) was a Taiwanese conductor and violinist. He was resident conductor and music director of the Taipei Symphony Orchestra from 1986 until his dismissal in 2003. Later, he studied at the Munich Conservatory in Germany. He returned to Taiwan in 1969 and played violin in several orchestras.

In a 2003 article in the Taipei Times newspaper, Chen was described as "a veritable Taiwanese 'living national treasure'", due to his "long line of magnificent concerts and opera productions."

Later career After his retirement, Chen taught at the National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei National University of the Arts, and Tainan National University of the Arts. The conductors Lü Shao-chia and Chien Wen-pin were both students of Chen.

Partial discography Ritual Incantations Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in B Minor, Op. 104: I. Allegro Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in B Minor, Op. 104: II. Adagio ma non troppo Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in B Minor, Op. 104: III. Finale: Allegro moderato Ritual Incantations: I. Majestic: Driving and Persistent — Cantabile Ritual Incantations: II. Mysterious and Expansive — Longing — Yearning Ritual Incantations: III. Spirited — Passionate — Bold and Lyrical