Noah Chen

Cellist Noah Chen was born in Chicago, Illinois. He has made appearances in a wide variety of venues and contexts. Accolades include awards and distinctions. As a result of winning the Juilliard Concerto Competition, he performed Schoenberg’s Cello Concerto in Alice Tully Hall. He made his New York recital debut presenting the Bach and Britten suites over the course of three and a half hours at Bargemusic. As cellist of the Chen Quartet, Noah has performed hundreds of free concerts in the Chicago and New York areas, including cycles of the complete Beethoven op. 18 string quartets and several world premieres. Other musical ventures include playing chamber music regularly at Bargemusic and working with a wide range of living composers. Mentors have included Joel Krosnick, Clara Kim, and Darrett Adkins. He joined the New Jersey Symphony as a member of the cello section in the 2026–2027 season.