Chen Yi

Diu Diu Deng (Taiwan)

In 1986, Chen Yi (b. 1953), now on the faculty of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, became the first woman to receive an advanced degree in music composition in China. The recipient of numerous international composition prizes and fellowships, Dr. Chen has published several Chinese folksong settings, including the charming Diu Diu Deng, from Taiwan.

Going up to the mountain tunnel, the water in the cave is dripping down.

Going up to the tea mountain, enjoy looking at the tea-picking girls.

--Intermezzo Sunday Concerts, February 10, 2008 (UNF Chorale & UNF Chamber Singers)