Zheng Lücheng

Zheng Lücheng
郑律成
Born
Chŏng Puŭn (정부은)

(1914-08-27)27 August 1914
Gwangju, Korea, Empire of Japan
Died7 December 1976(1976-12-07) (aged 62)
Beijing, China
Other namesZheng Fuen (郑富恩)
Chong Yul-song (정율성, see also Initial sound rule)
OccupationComposer
Notable workMilitary Anthem of the People's Liberation Army
Spouse
(1941⁠–⁠1976)
Children1

Zheng Lücheng (Chinese: 郑律成) or Chong Ryul-song (Korean정률성; 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.