Qigang Chen
- January 10, 2024
- Composer
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Qigang Chen Biography
| Name | Qigang Chen |
| Birthday | Aug 28 |
| Birth Year | 1951 |
| Place Of Birth | Shanghai |
| Birth Country | China |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
Qigang Chen is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on August 28, 1951 in Shanghai, China.
He was Olivier Messiaen’s last student, from 1984 to 1988. His first five years in France allowed him to broaden the scope of his culture and acquire new knowledge about 20th-century music.
Qigang Chen is one of the most performed living composers around the world, winning him many accolades. In 2001 his orchestral work Wu Xing was selected from over 1000 entries as one of the five finalists of the Masterprize Award, hosted by the BBC. In 2003, EMI/Virgin Classics released an album devoted to his music, including the highly acclaimed work Iris devoilée. It was later voted by Gramophone Magazine as one of the Top Ten Classical Recordings of the Month. In 2005, he was awarded the Grand Prix de la Musique Symphonique by SACEM in recognition of his career achievement. He worked as Music Director of the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Most recently, in 2013, he was decorated with Chevalier de l’Ordre des arts et des lettres by the French government.
Qigang Chen Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Composer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Qigang Chen is one of the richest Composer from China. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Qigang Chen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
In 1977, Qigang Chen was one of 26 candidates out of two thousand to be accepted into the composition class at the Beijing Central Conservatory. After five years of studies with Luo Zhongrong, in 1983 he stood for the national competition where he came first. As a result, he was the only one in his field to be authorized to go abroad to pursue graduate studies in composition.
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Rahul Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in China. Qigang Chen celebrates birthday on August 28 of every year.
Top Facts about Qigang Chen
- Qigang Chen is a Chinese-French composer born in 1951.
- He studied under Olivier Messiaen at the Paris Conservatory.
- Chen’s music blends Western and Eastern traditions.
- He has composed for major orchestras around the world.
- Chen was the chief advisor for music at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
- His works have been performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and Royal Albert Hall.
- Chen has won numerous awards, including France’s National Order of Merit.
- He served as artistic director of the Beijing Music Festival from 2011-2018.
- Chen’s compositions often explore themes of cultural identity and memory.
- His notable works include “Iris dévoilée” and “Wu Xing – The Five Elements”.