Huang Zhun (composer)

Huang Zhun (born 19 June 1926) is a Chinese composer. She was born in Suzhou, Jangsu Province, and studied composition with Xian Xinghai. She performed as a mezzo-soprano from 1941–42, and then in 1949 took a position as composer and later music director for Shanghai Film Studio where she worked until 1987.

• 20th Century Masterpiece of Chinese Music 1989 for Red Detachment of Women theme song
• 50th Anniversary of Chinese TV and Film Music Prize, 1999

Huang Zhun has composed over forty film scores. Selected works include:

• Old Man and Nymph, 1956
• Red Detachment of Women, 1960
• Sisters on Stage, 1964
• Horsekeeper, 1982

She has published books including:

• Selected Songs of Huang Zhun
• Life and Melodies
• Music and My Life