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Felix Chen (Chen Chiu-sen) was born on 9 July, 1942 in Taihoku, Taiwan, Empire of Japan, is a Taiwanese conductor and violinist (1942–2018). Discover Felix Chen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?
| Popular As |
Chen Chiu-sen |
| Occupation |
Conductor |
| Age |
75 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
9 July, 1942 |
| Birthday |
9 July |
| Birthplace |
Taihoku, Taiwan, Empire of Japan |
| Date of death |
9 April, 2018 |
| Died Place |
Taipei, Taiwan |
| Nationality |
Taiwan
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Felix Chen Height, Weight & Measurements
At 75 years old, Felix Chen height not available right now. We will update Felix Chen's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Felix Chen Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Felix Chen worth at the age of 75 years old? Felix Chen’s income source is mostly from being a successful conductor. He is from Taiwan. We have estimated Felix Chen's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
conductor |
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Felix Chen or Chen Chiu-sen (9 July 1942 – 9 April 2018) was a Taiwanese conductor and violinist.
Chen was born in Taihoku Prefecture, Taiwan on 9 July 1942.
He began his musical career studying the violin, and won first prize in Taiwan's provincial violin competition in 1959.
Later, he studied at the Munich Conservatory in Germany.
He returned to Taiwan in 1969 and played violin in several orchestras.
In 1971, Chen moved to Austria to study conducting, returning again to Taiwan in 1973 to work for the Taiwan Provincial Symphony Orchestra.
He later moved to the Taipei Symphony Orchestra (TSO), which he led for 17 years.
He began staging operas with them.
In this era, the TSO had not yet begun to stage operas; consequently, Chen's were almost the only Western operas known at that time in Taiwan.
He was praised for his work at the podium conducting both orchestral and operatic works.
Every year Chen and the TSO produced one or two operas (among them Aida, Otello and Turandot) which became major musical events in Taiwan.
He was resident conductor and music director of the Taipei Symphony Orchestra from 1986 until his dismissal in 2003.
He taught both Chien Wen-pin, musical director of the Taiwan National Symphony Orchestra from 2001 to 2007; and the same orchestra's current maestro, Lü Shao-chia.
In a 2003 article in the Taipei Times newspaper, Chen was described as "a veritable Taiwanese 'living national treasure'", due to his "long line of magnificent concerts and opera productions."
After his retirement, Chen taught at the National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei National University of the Arts, and Tainan National University of the Arts.
He was invited to give guest performances with the National Symphony Orchestra of Taiwan (NSO) and the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra in his later years.
The conductors Lü Shao-chia and Chien Wen-pin were both students of Chen.
In September 2003, Chen was accused of corruption and involvement in a forgery scandal.
As a result, the Department of Culture Affairs of the Taipei City Government decided to relieve him of his post.
Chen eventually chose to retire, and some people believed he was forced to do so.
In 2010, the Taipei Times asserted that "according to many in Taipei's classical music scene, not a shred of evidence involving Chen in any wrongdoing was ever discovered."
Chen meanwhile returned to university teaching, making occasional appearances as a guest conductor.
In March 2014, Chen came out of retirement and for the first time publicly praised Shen Yun Performing Arts for their "staging techniques" while reflecting that the institution deserved its reputation.
Chen died on 9 April 2018 in Taipei at the age of 75.
