Cheng Maoyun facts for kids
Cheng Maoyun (Chinese: 程懋筠; pinyin: Chéng Màoyún; Wade–Giles: Ch'eng Mao-yün) was a famous Chinese composer. He was born on August 25, 1900, and passed away on July 31, 1957. Cheng Maoyun is best known for composing the music for the National Anthem of the Republic of China. He also worked as a professor at important universities.
Early Life and Learning Music
Cheng Maoyun was born in a place called Xinjian in Jiangxi, China. His family had a history of working in government.
He loved music from a young age. He went to the Jiangxi Provincial Higher Normal School to study music. Later, he traveled to Tokyo, Japan, to attend the Ueno Music Academy. There, he focused on playing the violin. He also learned about music theory and how to create his own music, which is called composition.
His Musical Career
Cheng Maoyun's biggest achievement happened in 1928. His musical piece, called "Three Principles of the People," was chosen to be the melody for the National Anthem of the Republic of China. This was a very important moment for him and his country.
Besides the national anthem, Cheng Maoyun also composed other significant pieces. For example, he wrote the official song for the National Central University. He was a professor at this university and at Hangzhou Societal University.
In 1947, he visited Taiwan. He was offered a job there as a music professor, but he decided not to take it. He continued his work in mainland China. Cheng Maoyun passed away in 1957.
His Family of Musicians
Music was a big part of Cheng Maoyun's family life. His wife, Zhang Yongzhen, was also a talented musician. She was a piano professor at the Xi'an Music Academy.
His son, Zhang Jiannan, born in 1945, followed in his father's footsteps. He also became a composer, continuing the family's musical legacy.
See also
- Music of China
- List of Chinese composers
