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Encyclopedia > Bright Sheng

Bright Sheng (surname Sheng, born Sheng Liang, Shanghai, China, December 6, 1955) is a Chinese composer of contemporary classical music. He has lived in the United States since 1982. Shanghai (Chinese: 上海; pinyin: ; Shanghainese IPA: ; Lumazi: Zanhe) , situated on the banks of the Yangtze River Delta, is Chinas largest city. ... December 6 is the 340th day (341st on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... In the broadest sense, contemporary music is any music being written in the present day. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


He received a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship in November 2001. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is a private, independent grantmaking institution. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ...


Sheng's given name, Liang, loosely translates as "bright lights," which is why he uses "Bright" as his English first name.


External links

  • Bright Sheng official site
  • Bright Sheng page from G. Schirmer Inc. site

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