Yunxuan (Luana) Chen (she/her) is a music researcher and writer from Shanghai, China, currently pursuing her PhD in Music Theory at Western University in London, Canada. Her work lies at the intersection of music and philosophy, with particular interest in the metatheoretical foundations of music-analytical thought, alongside broader interests in sound studies and critical theory.
During the pre-AI era—a time when information through language still felt materially anchored in human labor—Yunxuan was actively engaged in writing. She regularly contributed commissioned reviews of Naxos CD Recordings for Music Lovers Magazine. She also worked in the media department of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra over several summer seasons, where she wrote concert coverage and festival features that sought to capture not only the sound, but the atmosphere and affect of live performance.
As the landscape of writing continues to shift with the rise of generative AI, she remains committed to thinking through language—and to reimagining what it means to be both a music researcher and a writer in changing times.
Upcoming Events
Whether you're interested in joining a reading seminar, attending her public lecture, presentation, or live stream, exploring Yunxuan Chen’s digital music library, scheduling a private lesson, or simply sharing ideas over tea—she occasionally hosts both formal and informal gatherings, from academic events and workshops to tea talks, reading circles, and field walks.
If you’re curious about her current projects or would like to take part in an upcoming activity, feel free to get in touch.
