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Yu Peng Chen

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The Latest Classical Album by a Popular Video Game Composer, Depicting the Human Life CycleYupen Chen ~ The Poem of LifeYupen Chen, widely known for his work on the globally popular video game *Genshin Impact*, became the first Chinese composer to sign with Deutsche Grammophon in 2025. Now, Chens latest album, *The Poem of Life*, is being released to bridge audiences from the worlds of gaming culture and classical music. It is a symphonic suite for piano and orchestra comprising 12 tracks that depict the various stages of life, focusing on reflection, expression, and storytelling. The work marks a new direction, blending his experience in video game music with a more personal approach that emphasizes concert performance. It was recorded with violinist Daniel Hope, mandolinist Avi Avital, and the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Music Director Liang Jiang. Chens dreamlike pian