Chen Yi, composer
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Composer and professor Dr. Chen Yi joins Choral Arts Artistic Director, Scott Tucker for an online conversation.
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Chen Yi, composer
Scott Tucker, artistic director
MEET THE ARTIST
Composer CHEN Yi* (born on April 4, 1953 in Guangzhou, China):
As a Distinguished Endowed Professor at the UMKC Conservatory, a prolific composer, and recipient of the Ives Living Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, Dr. Chen Yi blends Chinese and Western traditions, transcending cultural and musical boundaries. Her music is published by Theodore Presser, performed and recorded worldwide. A member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the AAAL, she holds academic degrees from Beijing Central Conservatory of Music and Columbia University in New York. A cultural ambassador and strong advocate of new music and contemporary composers, Dr. Chen has introduced many compositions and musicians between East and West, for arts exchange programs around the world. She believes that music is a universal language, improving understanding between peoples with different cultural backgrounds and helping to bring peace in the world.
* Chen is family name, Yi is personal name. Chen Yi can be referred to Dr. Chen, Prof. Chen, Ms. Chen, or Chen Yi, but not Dr. Yi, Prof. Yi, or Ms. Yi.
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