Performances
Veronica performs extensively both in England and in continental Europe, as well as in Asia and North America. She has given recitals at venues like Chopin's Residence and the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh; Conway Hall in London; Teatro Creta in Milan; and Vredenburg in Holland. She has also performed at many Festivals, including the Rome National Festival (at Teatro Marcello and Villa Tolornia), the Salzburg Festival, as well as the Edinburgh Festival (Reid Concert Hall) with critical acclaim. In 2013, Veronica was invited to give masterclasses at Victoria Conservatory in Canada, and was interviewed by The Times and the Colonist. Both her solo recital and composition concerts in Victoria recevied standing ovation. She collaborated with pre-eminent performers like guitarist Xue-Fei Yang and baritone John Morgan from the Royal Opera, Richard Rittelmaan from Lyon Opera House; performed as a soloist with the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra's concert tour in Taiwan.
'Janacek sonata was searching, profound and utterly authentic...'. Michael Timulety, music critic of the Herald
Piano Theatre
Her great interests in the arts has led Veronica to start a creative group named Piano Theatre. By collaborating with dancers, poets and visual artists, Piano Theatre has given several highly acclaimed concerts, including a sold-out concert tour in Taiwan in 2007 which was filmed and broadcast by the Public TV. In 2010 to celebrate Chopin's 200 anniversary of Birth, Veronica and dancer Ruby Chan created a Dance Concert called 'Chopin's Music Box'.This fairy-tale was based on Chopin's music and was very well received. Veronica Yen and Ruby Chan's Creative works 'Camille' and 'Purple Poem' were acclaimed by A. Glauert (RAM chair of postgraduate studies) and composer Ronald Stevenson.
'Most exciting aesthetic fruit of creativity! ' A. Glauer, Chair of Postgraduate Studies RAM
CDs & Publications
Alina's Song - Composition Score for flute and piano, was published by Studio Music in London in 2008.
A Twinkling Journey - Composition (together with Neil Georgeson) for Yvonne Yen’s picture book. Published by Commonwealth Publications in Taiwan in 2008.
Piano Poems from the Mediterranean – Solo album released by Jingo Record in Taiwan 2010, norminated for Golden Melody Award and <Album of the Year> by Muzik Magazine.
European Fantasy - Debut album re-issued in 2013 by Jingo Record in Taiwan. Listed as top 1 on the Elite classical chart.
Inspired by Chopin
Veronica's Biography was released in January 2014 by TKB publication.
Veronica's European Musical Journey
It's a picture-based book, released in Febuary 2014 by TKB
'sensitive and poetic, ....courageous engagement with the music and a natural communication with her audience." - Chris Elton, Head of Keyboard at Royal Academy of Music
Educational background
Graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in London with ‘Distinctions’ in her recitals, Veronica is much appreciated by her sensitive, creative and emotionally engaging performances. While reading Art History and Architecture History at Edinburgh University, Veronica won various piano competitions including the 1st prize and contemporary music award at the International Students’ Piano Competition in Holland, where she performed Grieg's Piano concerto in the final and received a standing ovation. Veronica studied with Professor Patsy Toh and Joanna Macgregor at RAM, with Peter Evans in Edinburgh, and with Professor Irina Zaritskaya and Janusz Piotrowicz privately. As a result of her musical achievements, Veronica was named one of the 'Best Youth Overseas' by the Taiwanese Government.
'She is not a pianist, but a musician! For she does not play the piano, but plays the music and emotion." -1st Prize comments by Chairman of the Jury at the 3rd International Students Piano Competition Netherland
Veronica Yen: A Creative mind with Poetic Spirit