“ A violinist of outstanding ability […] a musician of the highest order who displays passion and commitment […] a wonderful communicator with plenty of charisma on stage. ”
— Marios Papadopoulos, director of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra

British Franco-Chinese violinist Laure Chan has been described as “a mesmerizing stage presence with the rare ability to draw the attention of the audience into her performance” (Isabelle van Keulen) and “an instinctive musician with a feeling for what is right” (Maxim Vengerov).

She has performed in festivals throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas and has been invited as a recitalist and concerto soloist in prominent venues including London’s Cadogan Hall, Paris Opéra Bastille and Florence Opera House.

She took up the baroque violin under the guidance of Lucy Russell in 2014 which led to performances of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Bach’s Double Concerto with period ensembles at the Harwich and Brandenburg festivals. She has also explored baroque to romantic repertoire on period instruments with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment performing throughout the UK and Europe with conductors such as Sir Roger Norrington and Marin Alsop. Laure is also a member of the Chineke! Orchestra promoting ethnic diversity amongst classical musicians in the UK and Europe.

Laure first appeared on radio for the occasion of Chinese New Year (2007-2008), after she performed an open-air concert to an audience of thousands in Trafalgar Square and was interviewed on LBC News Radio. Other broadcasts include an appearance on Norwegian radio in Oslo (2010) and a live performance broadcast at the Victoria and Albert Museum on BBC Radio 3 – In Tune (2015). Her awards include the Music Director’s Award of the Oxford Philharmonic (2010), the Royal Academy of Music John McAslan violin prize (2007-2011) and The Century Fund Prize / Richard III Prize (2018) for solo baroque violin at the Royal College of Music.