Yu-Peng Chen Releases Debut Classical Album

Composer Yu-Peng Chen has released his debut classical album, titled The Poem of Life, on the Deutsche Grammophon label. This debut marks the first time that the Deutsche Grammophon company has signed an agreement with a Chinese composer. Chen is known for his music for the video game Genshin Impact, which contributed to him obtaining more than two billion streams. Yu-Peng Chen is also a graduate of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.

The album The Poem of Life has been released on digital platforms, as well as in physical CD and LP formats. In connection with the album, a performance video was released for the piece Love in First Bloom. Chen performs as a piano soloist throughout the album. In addition, pianist Yixuan Wei is featured on some works for two pianos.

The album features the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Zhang Liang. Along with the orchestra, Daniel Hope, Avi Avital, and Philipp Schupelius also appear on the album. In addition, traditional Chinese instruments are used in the musical arrangements alongside the piano performances by Chen and Wei.