Zheng Lücheng
Zheng Lücheng | |
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| 郑律成 | |
| Born | Chŏng Puŭn (정부은) 27 August 1914 Gwangju, Korea, Empire of Japan |
| Died | 7 December 1976 (aged 62) Beijing, China |
| Other names | Zheng Fuen (郑富恩) Chong Yul-song (정율성, see also Initial sound rule) |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Notable work | Military Anthem of the People's Liberation Army |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Zheng Lücheng (Chinese: 郑律成) or Chong Ryul-song (Korean: 정률성; 27 August 1914 – 7 December 1976) was a Korean-born Chinese composer. Born during the period of Japanese colonial rule in Korea, Zheng moved to China in the 1930s, where he became active in the anti-Japanese resistance and joined the ranks of progressive intellectual and cultural circles. Over the course of his career, he created numerous military marches, operas and choral works with Chinese revolutionary themes. His most notable work is the composing of the music to the Military Anthem of the People's Liberation Army.