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Yang Jing is a renowned Chinese composer and musician who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born in 1963 in Shanghai, China, Yang Jing grew up in a family of musicians. Her father was a renowned composer and conductor, and her mother was a professional singer. From a young age, Yang Jing was exposed to music and began to develop a passion for it. Yang Jing started her formal music education at the age of six when she began to learn the pipa, a traditional Chinese stringed instrument. She quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument and began to perform in public at the age of eight. By the time she was a teenager, Yang Jing had become a virtuoso on the pipa and was already performing in concerts and competitions. In 1981, Yang Jing was accepted into the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, where she studied under the renowned pipa master Lin Shicheng. During her time at the conservatory, Yang Jing honed her skills on the pipa and also began to study composition. She graduated from the conservatory in 1985 with a degree in pipa performance and composition. After graduating from the conservatory, Yang Jing began to establish herself as a composer and performer. She quickly gained a reputation for her innovative compositions that blended traditional Chinese music with Western classical music. Her compositions were praised for their beauty, complexity, and emotional depth. One of Yang Jing's most famous compositions is "The Dance of the Yi People," which was inspired by the music and dance of the Yi ethnic group in China. The piece features the pipa, as well as other traditional Chinese instruments, and has become a staple of the Chinese classical music repertoire. Another notable composition by Yang Jing is "The Butterfly Lovers," which is based on a famous Chinese legend and has been performed by orchestras around the world. In addition to her work as a composer, Yang Jing is also a highly regarded performer. She has performed in concerts and festivals around the world, including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Hong Kong Arts Festival, and the Lincoln Center Festival in New York. Her performances have been praised for their technical virtuosity and emotional depth. Throughout her career, Yang Jing has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to classical music. In 2003, she was awarded the National Arts Fund Award, which is one of the highest honors for artists in China. She has also been recognized by the Chinese government for her contributions to the arts. Today, Yang Jing continues to compose and perform music that blends traditional Chinese music with Western classical music. She is widely regarded as one of the most important composers and performers in China and has played a significant role in promoting Chinese classical music to audiences around the world.

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