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'''Zheng Lücheng''' (Chinese 郑律成, Korean 정률성, [[Kwangju]]; 13 August 1918 &ndash; 7 December 1976) was a Korea-born Chinese composer. He is most notable for having composed the music to the [[Military Anthem of the People's Liberation Army]], to words by [[Gong Mu]] (公木; real name: Zhang Yongnian; {{zh|c=张永年}}).<ref>Le pouvoir en chantant: L'art de fabriquer une musique chinoise - Volume 1 Sabine Trébinjac - 2000 "Zheng Lücheng' (1918-1976), reconnu comme compositeur, était également pianiste, violoniste et chanteur. Il arriva à Yan'an en octobre 1957 où il commença par enseigner l'art de la musique vocale. Il est l'auteur de «Louange de Yan'an», ..."</ref><ref>Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women - Volume 2 - Page 145 Lily Xiao Hong Lee, A. D. Stefanowska, Sue Wiles - 2003 "... situation of their conflicting nationalities by returning to China, where Zheng Lücheng took out Chinese citizenship. ... PRC, Zheng Lücheng was active in his work as a composer; he wrote the music for the Western-style opera Cloud Gazing."</ref>
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|birth_name = Chong Pu-un (정부은)
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'''Zheng Lücheng''' or '''Chong Ryul-song''' ({{zh|s=郑律成}}; {{korean|정률성}}, 27 August 1914 &ndash; 7 December 1976) was a Korean-born Chinese composer of [[Koreans in China|Korean ethnicity]]. He is most notable for having composed the music to the [[Military Anthem of the People's Liberation Army]], to words by [[Gong Mu]] (公木; real name: Zhang Yongnian; {{zh|c=张永年}}).<ref>Le pouvoir en chantant: L'art de fabriquer une musique chinoise - Volume 1 Sabine Trébinjac - 2000 "Zheng Lücheng' (1918-1976), reconnu comme compositeur, était également pianiste, violoniste et chanteur. Il arriva à Yan'an en octobre 1957 où il commença par enseigner l'art de la musique vocale. Il est l'auteur de «Louange de Yan'an», ..."</ref><ref>Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women - Volume 2 - Page 145 Lily Xiao Hong Lee, A. D. Stefanowska, Sue Wiles - 2003 "... situation of their conflicting nationalities by returning to China, where Zheng Lücheng took out Chinese citizenship. ... PRC, Zheng Lücheng was active in his work as a composer; he wrote the music for the Western-style opera Cloud Gazing."</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Zheng was born '''Cheong Buk'un''' (富恩) in the [[South Jeolla Province]] of what is now [[South Korea]] in either 1914 or 1918. Official records show his year of birth at 1918, but it is believed he may have concealed his age to maintain cover as an agent in Nanjing.<ref>[http://www.globaltimes.cn/opinion/commentary/2010-10/579645.html] {{dead link|date=January 2015}}</ref>
Zheng was born '''Cheong Bu-eun''' (정부은, 鄭富恩) in the [[South Jeolla Province]] of what is now [[South Korea]] in either 1914 or 1918. Official records show his year of birth at 1918, but it is believed he may have concealed his age to maintain cover as an agent in Nanjing.{{Citation needed|date=October 2020}}


In 1933, Zheng moved to [[Nanjing]] in China, where he became associated with the [[Koreans in China|Chinese Korean]] anti-Japanese movement and then with the communists.
In 1933, Zheng moved to [[Nanjing]], China, where he became associated with the [[Koreans in China|Korean-Chinese]] anti-Japanese invasion movement and then with the communists.


==Career==
==Career==
In 1937, in [[Yan'an]], Zheng composed the song which was to become the [[Military Anthem of the People's Liberation Army|military anthem]] of the [[People's Liberation Army]].
In 1937, in [[Yan'an]], Zheng composed the song which was to become the [[Military Anthem of the People's Liberation Army|military anthem]] of the [[People's Liberation Army]].


In 1945, Zheng returned to Korea or, precisely, [[North Korea]], where he worked as chief of the North Korean army's band and taught music at [[Pyongyang University]]. Zheng wrote the anthem of the North Korean Army, Tumen River, East Sea Fisherman and other songs.
In 1945, Zheng returned to Korea or, precisely, [[North Korea]], where he worked as chief of the North Korean army's band and taught music at [[Kim Il-sung University|Pyongyang University]]. Zheng wrote the anthem of the [[Korean People's Army]], Tumen River, East Sea Fisherman and other songs. After the outbreak of the [[Korean War]], Zheng returned to China, where he composed many works, including a [[Chinese-language western-style opera|Chinese-language, Western-style opera]], ''[[Cloud Gazing]]'' based on a story of the [[Bai people]].

==Works==
He composed many works including a [[Chinese-language western-style opera]], ''[[Cloud Gazing]]'' based on a story of the [[Bai people]].


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Zheng's wife was China's first woman [[ambassador]], [[Ding Xuesong]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://french.china.org.cn/china/txt/2009-07/31/content_18245247.htm|title=Ding Xuesong: la première ambassadrice de la Chine nouvelle|publisher=French.china.org.cn|accessdate=8 January 2015}}</ref>
Zheng's wife was China's first female [[ambassador]], [[Ding Xuesong]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://french.china.org.cn/china/txt/2009-07/31/content_18245247.htm|title=Ding Xuesong: la première ambassadrice de la Chine nouvelle|publisher=French.china.org.cn|access-date=8 January 2015}}</ref>


In 1950, when the [[Korean War]] broke out, [[Zhou Enlai]] — having been petitioned by Zheng's Chinese wife, Ding Xuesong — personally wrote to [[Kim Il Sung]] requesting that Zheng return to work in China. Kim agreed; and, in 1950, Zheng took [[Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China|Chinese nationality]].<ref>Zheng Lücheng: Thoroughly into Factories and the Countryside 28 Sep 2012 "Ding Xuesong, with help by a letter written by the ambassador to Chief State Councillor Zhou Enlai, asked for both her and Zheng's return to China, plus requesting a renewal "</ref>
In 1950, when the [[Korean War]] broke out, [[Zhou Enlai]]—having been petitioned by Zheng's Chinese wife, Ding Xuesong—personally wrote to [[Kim Il Sung]] requesting that Zheng return to China for work. Kim agreed; in 1950, Zheng obtained [[Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China|Chinese nationality]].<ref>Zheng Lücheng: Thoroughly into Factories and the Countryside 28 Sep 2012 "Ding Xuesong, with help by a letter written by the ambassador to Chief State Councillor Zhou Enlai, asked for both her and Zheng's return to China, plus requesting a renewal "</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 12:52, 27 July 2024

Zheng Lücheng
郑律成
Born
Chong Pu-un (정부은)

(1914-08-27)27 August 1914
Died7 December 1976(1976-12-07) (aged 62)
NationalityChinese
Other namesZheng Fuen (郑富恩)
Chong Yul-song (정율성)
OccupationComposer
Notable workMilitary Anthem of the People's Liberation Army
SpouseDing Xuesong
Children1 (daughter)

Zheng Lücheng or Chong Ryul-song (Chinese: 郑律成; Korean정률성, 27 August 1914 – 7 December 1976) was a Korean-born Chinese composer of Korean ethnicity. He is most notable for having composed the music to the Military Anthem of the People's Liberation Army, to words by Gong Mu (公木; real name: Zhang Yongnian; Chinese: 张永年).[1][2]

Early life

[edit]

Zheng was born Cheong Bu-eun (정부은, 鄭富恩) in the South Jeolla Province of what is now South Korea in either 1914 or 1918. Official records show his year of birth at 1918, but it is believed he may have concealed his age to maintain cover as an agent in Nanjing.[citation needed]

In 1933, Zheng moved to Nanjing, China, where he became associated with the Korean-Chinese anti-Japanese invasion movement and then with the communists.

Career

[edit]

In 1937, in Yan'an, Zheng composed the song which was to become the military anthem of the People's Liberation Army.

In 1945, Zheng returned to Korea or, precisely, North Korea, where he worked as chief of the North Korean army's band and taught music at Pyongyang University. Zheng wrote the anthem of the Korean People's Army, Tumen River, East Sea Fisherman and other songs. After the outbreak of the Korean War, Zheng returned to China, where he composed many works, including a Chinese-language, Western-style opera, Cloud Gazing based on a story of the Bai people.

Personal life

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Zheng's wife was China's first female ambassador, Ding Xuesong.[3]

In 1950, when the Korean War broke out, Zhou Enlai—having been petitioned by Zheng's Chinese wife, Ding Xuesong—personally wrote to Kim Il Sung requesting that Zheng return to China for work. Kim agreed; in 1950, Zheng obtained Chinese nationality.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Le pouvoir en chantant: L'art de fabriquer une musique chinoise - Volume 1 Sabine Trébinjac - 2000 "Zheng Lücheng' (1918-1976), reconnu comme compositeur, était également pianiste, violoniste et chanteur. Il arriva à Yan'an en octobre 1957 où il commença par enseigner l'art de la musique vocale. Il est l'auteur de «Louange de Yan'an», ..."
  2. ^ Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women - Volume 2 - Page 145 Lily Xiao Hong Lee, A. D. Stefanowska, Sue Wiles - 2003 "... situation of their conflicting nationalities by returning to China, where Zheng Lücheng took out Chinese citizenship. ... PRC, Zheng Lücheng was active in his work as a composer; he wrote the music for the Western-style opera Cloud Gazing."
  3. ^ "Ding Xuesong: la première ambassadrice de la Chine nouvelle". French.china.org.cn. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  4. ^ Zheng Lücheng: Thoroughly into Factories and the Countryside 28 Sep 2012 "Ding Xuesong, with help by a letter written by the ambassador to Chief State Councillor Zhou Enlai, asked for both her and Zheng's return to China, plus requesting a renewal "