Chen Yi (composer)

Chen Yi (composer)

Chen Yi MA
Native name	陈怡
Born	(1953-04-04) April 4, 1953 (age 59) Guangzhou, China
Nationality	Chinese
Alma mater	Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing
Occupation	Composer of contemporary classical music

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Chen.

Chen Yi (simplified Chinese: 陈怡; traditional Chinese: 陳怡; pinyin: Chén Yí) (born April 4, 1953) is a Chinese composer of contemporary classical music. She was the first Chinese woman to receive a Master of Arts (M.A.) in music composition from the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. She is also a violinist.