2023: Premiere of the family opera «Heidi und das Weihnachtswunder (Heidi feiert Weihnachten) am Theater Biel Solothurn TOBS|Impressions of the new family opera «Heidi und das Weihnachtswunder» (Heidi celebrates Christmas) based on a libretto by Tim Krohn. Photos Konstantin NazlamovChelsea Marilyn Zurflüh in the leading role as HeidiFinal sceneChelsea Marilyn Zurflüh as Heidi together with the children`s choirRemy Burnens as Geissenpeter2022: Germany Tour with Wen-Sinn Yang and Camerata Taiwan|Concerts at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, Berlin Philharmonie and Gasteig Munich. Wen-Sinn Yang, violoncello and the Camerata Taiwan under the direction of Su-Han Yang, played the «Suite for Violoncello and String Orchestra". And Mon-Puo Lee performed a new version of «Zhengcong Muzha Tie Guanyin» for cello & string orchestra. Other works in the program were by Richard Strauss, Chia-Yin Lin, Jing Peng.Group photo in the Berliner PhilharmonieGroup photo in the ElbhilharmonieWen-Sinn Yang with Pi-Chin ChienWen-Sinn Yang rehearses the suite for violoncello and string orchestra Mon-Puo Lee rehearses "Zhengcong Muzha Tie Guanyin" for violoncello & string orchestraTaiwan`s representative in B erlin Prof.Dr. Shieh, organizer Tsaiwei Tsai, Wen-Sinn Yang and Fabian Müller at the Berlin PhilharmonieRehearsals at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg2021/22: Premiere of the opera «Eiger» at Theater Biel Solothurn|The opera «Eiger», commissioned by the TOBS Theater Orchester Biel Solothurn and based on a libretto by Tim Krohn, celebrated its world premiere at the Stadttheater Biel on December 17, 2021, followed by further performances in Biel, Solothurn and other venues. Alexander Kaimbacher, Jonathan Macker, Robert Koller and Wolfgang ReschAlexander Kaimbacher as Toni KurzRobert Koller as Andreas HinterstoisserJonathan Macker as Willy AngererMusical direction: Kaspar ZehnderNatalia Pastrana as the mountain spirit and Konstantin Nazlamov as the savior2020: Recordings of «Strings on the Move» in Klaipeda|February 2020: Recordings of the «Concertino for piano 4 hands, violoncello and string orchestra» and the «Swiss Suite» for violoncello and string orchestra with the piano duo Vilma & Daniel Zbinden; Pi-Chin Chien, violoncello; Klaipeda Chamber Orchestra, with its artistic director Mindaugas Bačkus for the Estonian label ERP.Vilma & Daniel ZbindenRecording teamArtistic director Mindaugas Bačkus2019: «Taiwan Rhapsody» with Pi-Chin Chien and the Taipei Chinese Orchestra TCO and Li-Pin Cheng|October 25th, 2019, 07:30 pm - Taiwan, National Concert Hall, Taipei. World premiere of the version for violoncello and traditional Chinese orchestra. Pi-Chin Chien, Violoncello - Taipei Chinese Orchestra TCO conducted by Li-Pin Cheng
Rehearsals at National Concert Hall in TaipeiRehearsals at National Concert Hall in TaipeiRehearsals at National Concert Hall in TaipeiRehearsals at National Concert Hall in TaipeiRehearsals at National Concert Hall in TaipeirehearsalsrehearsalsFabian Müller with conductor Li-Pin ChengArranger Simon Kong with Pi-Chin Chien and Fabian Müller|2018: Recordings with Pi-Chin Chien, Willi Zimmermann and the Zurich Chamber Orchestra for the film «UNE LETTRE POUR HAMA» by Hui Ling Chen. Sound engineer Moritz Wetter2017 «Taiwan Rhapsody» in Frankfurt a.d.O. with Brandenburgisches Staatsorchester Frankfurt - conductor: Daniel Blendulf|November 24, 2017; Frankfurt a.d.O. - C.Ph.E. Bach Concert Hall - Pi-Chin Chien, violoncello - Brandenburg State Orchestra Frankfurt - Conductor: Daniel Blendulf2015 & 2016: Premiere of «Extempore» for vibraphone and double bass in Sils-Maria and at the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen with Dame Evelyn Glennie, Vibraphone & Petru Iuga, double bassDame Evelyn Glennie & Petru IugaFabian Müller with Dame Evelyn Glennie & Petru Iuga during the rehearsals for "Extempore" in the Hotel Waldhaus Sils-Maria Premiere of «Extempore» for Vibraphone und double bass in Sils-MariaPremiere of «Extempore» for Vibraphone und double bass in Sils-Mariaabian Müller in conversation with Arthur GodelFabian Müller in conversation with Arthur GodelDame Evelyn Glennie & Petru Iuga play "Extempore" at the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen in an exhibition of Agnes MartinDame Evelyn Glennie & Petru Iuga play "Extempore" at the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen in an exhibition of Agnes MartinDame Evelyn Glennie & Petru Iuga play "Extempore" at the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen in an exhibition of Agnes MartinFabian Müller with Dame Evelyn Glennie & Petru IugaFabian Müller with Dame Evelyn Glennie & Petru IugaWorld-premiere of «Sirimadi» for violoncello and orchestra, June 2012, Bangkok, Pi-Chin Chien, Violoncello, Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, Claude Villaret|2011 the Swiss Embassy in Thailand was celebrating 80 years of diplomatic relationship between the two countries. As part of this celebration a new piece for cello and orchestra, written for the «Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra» had its world premiere. The approximately 25-minute work in one movement is inspired by the Thai tale about the Queen Sirimadi. During the rehearsals of «Sirimadi» in the Music Auditorium (MACM Hall)Traditional Thai instruments in the orchestration: 2 Khawang Mawn and ChingDuring the rehearsals of «Sirimadi» in the Music Auditorium (MACM Hall)During the rehearsals of «Sirimadi» in the Music Auditorium (MACM Hall)During the rehearsals of «Sirimadi» in the Music Auditorium (MACM Hall)
Worldpremiere of «Sirimadi» at 2nd of June 2012Worldpremiere of «Sirimadi» at 2nd of June 2012Encore as cello-duo: Pi-Chin Chien with composer Fabian MüllerMr. Somchai Sianglai (Permanent Secretary for Culture, Ministry of Culture), Mr. Sittichai Pengcharoen (TPO Concert Master), conductor Claude Villaret, cellist Pi-Chin Chien, composer Fabian Müller, Swiss Ambassador Christine Schraner, Prof. Sugree CharoensookMr. Sittichai Pengcharoen (TPO Concert Master), conductor Claude Villaret, cellist Pi-Chin Chien, composer Fabian Müller, Swiss Ambassador Christine Schraner, Prof. Sugree CharoensookMr. Somchai Sianglai (Permanent Secretary for Culture, Ministry of Culture) and Pi-Chin ChienPi-Chin Chien and Fabian MüllerFabian Müller, Pi-Chin Chien and Claude Villaret, at Mahidol UniversityDeputy Prime Minister Kittirat Na Narong, Ambassador Christine Schraner-Burgener and conductor Claude VillaretMrs. Wendelmoet Rozemarijn Schippers, Ambassador of Switzerland H.E. Christine Schraner, Ambassador of Israel H.E. Itzhak Shoham, Conductor Claude Villaret, Mrs. Shoham, Mrs. Rosa Rea, Mr. Jaspal Singh Uberoi (Chairman International cultural Promotions), H.E. Mr. Nabil Ashri (Chargé d’affaires Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia), Rev. Fr. Ignazio Ceffalia (Chargé d’affaires a.i. Apostolic Nunciature), Ambassador of the Republic of Peru H.E. Mr. Jorge Eduardo Chen CharpentierPremiere of «Concerto per Klee» with Steven Isserlis, Weinberger Chamber Orchestra and Gábor Takács-Nagy|pictures of the rehearsals for the world premiere at the «Paul Klee Zentrum» Bern, SwitzerlandLondon 2011|March 2011: CD-recording of «Dialogues Cellestes with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London, Antonio Meneses and Pi-Chin Chien violoncello, Claude Villaret, conductorFabian Müller with conductor Claude VillaretClaude Villaret, Fabian Müller and sound engineer Tony Faulkner Pi-Chin Chien with Claude Villaret and Fabian MüllerPi-Chin Chien with Claude Villaret Pi-Chin Chien mit Fabian Müller during the recording of «Dialogues Cellestes»Pi-Chin Chien during the recording of «Dialoges Cellestes»Antonio Meneses during the recording of «Dialoges Cellestes»Pi-Chin Chien and Fabian Müller during the recording of «Dialogues Cellestes»Conductor Claude VillaretAntonio Meneses during the recordings of «Dialoges Cellestes»With Andris Nelsons and the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra at the premiere of "Eiger - a symphonic sketch" at the Interlaken Music Festival 2004Recording of the «Suite for cello and String orchestra»
2006, Pi-Chin Chien, Ruben Gazarian and
the Zurich Chamber OrchestraWith Rudolf Leuzinger at the FIM congress in Tokyo, 1995Rehearsal of the «Suite for cello and string orchestra» – Pi-Chin Chien and the Academy of Taiwan Strings at the National Music Hall Taipei, 2004Premiere of «Balada y Bulerias» with Marc Andreae at the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, 2005Rehearsal of «Balada y Bulerias» with Marc Andreae at the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, 2005After the premiere of the «Concerto for Orchestra» with Christopher Hogwood at Tonhalle Zurich 2009Pi-Chin Chien recording the Celloconcerto with the Philharmonia Orchestra at Henry Wood Hall 2001With David Zinman at Henry Wood Hall in London – Recording session with Philharmonia Orchestra, 2001David Zinman and Malena Ernman recording «Nachtgesänge» with the Philharmonia Orchestra at Henry Wood Hall 2001With David Zinman at Henry Wood Hall in London 2001 – Recording session with Philharmonia OrchestraPi-Chin Chien, cello and Beatrice Long, piano at the premiere of Cellososnate No. 1 at Carnegie Hall 2006Beethoven Liederhalle Stuttgart – Bern Symphony Orchestra and Andrej Boreyko with «Taranis»Tonhalle Düsseldorf 2009 – Bern Symphony Orchestra and Andrej Boreyko with «Taranis»Recording of «Dialogues Cellestes» with Antonio Meneses
Pi-Chin Chien and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Claude VillaretRehearsal of «Taranis» 2008 – Bern Symphony Orchestra with Dmitri LissRecording of «Dialogues Cellestes» with Antonio Meneses
Pi-Chin Chien and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Claude VillaretRecording of «Dialogues Cellestes» with Antonio Meneses
Pi-Chin Chien and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Claude VillaretRecording of «Dialogues Cellestes» with Antonio Meneses
Pi-Chin Chien and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Claude VillaretRecording of «Dialogues Cellestes» – Pi-Chin Chien and Fabian MüllerWith Steven Isserlis. Rehearsal of the «Concerto per Klee» 2007With Steven Isserlis, Gábor Takács-Nagy and the Weinberger Chamber Orchestra. Rehearsal of the «Concerto per Klee» 2007Festival «La Chaise-Dieu» 2009. Orchestre National de Lyon and Ruben GazarianFestival "La Chaise-Dieu" 2009. Orchestre National de Lyon and Ruben GazarianCD-recording 2005, with Zurich Chamber Orchestra, Ruben Gazarian|CD-recording 2005: «Concerto for Piano and String Orchestra, " «Song of the Lonely» Suite for Cello and String Orchestra and others, Soloists: Adrian Oetiker, piano, Harry White, saxophone, Pi-Chin Chien, Violoncello, Zurich Chamber Orchestra, Ruben Gazarian to the gallery overview
