CHEN, Justine

Justine Fang Chen is an American composer, violinist, and educator from New York City. She studied both violin and composition at The Juilliard School, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in both fields and later a DMA in composition. Her principal composition teachers included Robert Beaser, David Diamond, and Andrew Thomas.
Her work focuses especially on opera, vocal music, and instrumental music. Major compositions include the operas The Maiden Tower, Jeanne, Seven Sisters and The Life and Death(s) of Alan Turing. Her music has been presented by New York City Opera, New York City Ballet, Chicago Opera Theater, The Juilliard School, and other ensembles and institutions.