Pipe Organ Through East and West - Eric Chun-Him CHAN

🎵Best Music Production/Performance Award, 2024 Clare C. & Friends Fellowship

About Pipe Organ Through East and West

“Pipe Organ Through East and West” is an innovative project that fuses the majestic sounds of the Western pipe organ with traditional Chinese instruments, creating a cross-cultural musical dialogue. Inspired by the idea of expanding the organ's repertoire, the project integrates instruments like the suona and erhu to highlight the universality of music and foster appreciation for both traditions.

Premiered at the 3rd International Organ and Sacred Music Festival in Madrid in 2023, it captivated audiences and received further recognition with an invitation to the 71st Settimana Organistica Internazionale in Piacenza, Italy, in 2024. Featuring pieces such as Horse Racing, Spring Blossom, and Song of Heroes, the repertoire blends vibrant traditional Chinese melodies with the grandeur of the organ, presenting new auditory landscapes. With plans to expand its reach through performances, workshops, and digital broadcasts, the project aspires to deepen cultural intersections and inspire global audiences.

About Artists

Eric Chan, a Hong Kong native, began his musical journey at four, mastering piano and violin before graduating with distinction from the Royal College of Music in London, earning an Artist Diploma, Master of Performance, and Bachelor of Music. A celebrated organist and composer, Eric has won prestigious accolades such as the Harold Darke Memorial Prize and holds the record for the highest Artist Diploma recital score in RCM history. He has performed over 30 international recitals in iconic venues like St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Sagrada Família, and Vienna's Peterskirche, while collaborating with esteemed orchestras, including the Royal College of Music Symphony Orchestra under Sir Antonio Pappano. A versatile composer, Eric’s works, such as Spring Blossom, blend traditional Chinese instruments with the organ, earning acclaim at international festivals.

Currently a lecturer at Hong Kong Baptist University and an organ instructor at Shenzhen Concert Hall, Eric continues to push cultural boundaries. In 2024, he will embark on a European tour supported by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, with a notable performance at Italy's Settimana Organistica Internazionale Festival.

Upcoming Shows

• Nov 2025 - International Düsseldorf Organ Festival, Germany

• Nov 2025 - Orgelski Festival at Koper, Slovenia

• May 2026 - St. Paul’s Cathedral Melbourne, Australia

• May 2026 - Auckland Town Hall, New Zealand July 2026 - Organove Festival Slovakia"

Contact

Eric CHAN

Email: ericchanmusician@gmail.com