CHEN, Justine F

Justine F. Chen (b. 1975) is an American composer, violinist, and educator born in Brooklyn, New York. She studied violin and composition at The Juilliard School, where she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in both fields and a D.M.A. in composition. Her music includes opera, vocal, chamber, orchestral, and theatrical works.
Her major works include the operas The Life and Death(s) of Alan Turing, Jeanne, Seven Sisters and Sisters of the Storm. She has received commissions and performances from institutions including New York City Opera, New York City Ballet, The Juilliard School, and American Lyric Theater.