Acclaimed musician signs global deal with UMPG

"Yu-Peng Chen represents an exciting new voice in global composition. His music has reached millions of listeners through the world of gaming, yet it is deeply rooted in the traditions of orchestral storytelling," says Natasha Baldwin, president of Global Classics, Jazz & Screen Universal Music Publishing Group and Universal Music Group.

"At UMPG, we are passionate about supporting composers whose work crosses cultural and creative boundaries, from concert halls to screens and interactive worlds. Yu-Peng Chen is a powerful example of this new generation of globally resonant composers."

Patricia Sun, managing director of Universal Music Publishing China, adds, "Yu-Peng Chen is a visionary composer whose music resonates far beyond traditional genre boundaries. Through his works, the world receives a vivid understanding of the universal language music speaks and the transcendental humanistic spirit music conveys. Partnering with Yu-Peng marks a further advancement in the composers' global career and a more diverse profile of UMPG in the global music landscape."

A graduate of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Chen is known for skillfully combining Western orchestral composing with musical traditions from across Asia, including Chinese, Japanese and Indian influences. His compositions range from subtle emotional textures to sweeping symphonic narratives, reflecting a distinctive voice that bridges cultures and genres. In recent years, he has received several international recognitions.

Chen first established his career composing for film, television and video games, gaining worldwide recognition as the composer and music producer for the global hit game Genshin Impact. His music has since been performed and recorded with leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra.