Y I N  L U

Blending influences from his background in cinematic music, classical piano and jazz, and East Asian impressionist style, Yin Lu has established himself as a distinctive voice in the contemporary musical world.

His work has earned him recognition such as the European Talent Award for his orchestral score for animation, BAFTA Connect membership, and Arts Council England's Global Talent endorsement. His versatile screen music portfolio spans award-winning animated films, documentaries, feature films, video games, and performances, featured at events including Soundtrack Cologne, the Encounters Film Festival, the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film, the Royal Academy of Arts' 250th Anniversary celebrations, and venues like Tate Modern and the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall.

Yin's journey as a professional musician began with years of self-education in music production before being admitted to the Master's programme in Composition for Screen at the Royal College of Music, London in 2018. He studied under Enrica Sciandrone and Howard Davidson and graduated with Distinction in 2020. 

His music has received acclaim from Oscar-winning and nominated composers Stephen Warbeck and Gary Yershon, as well as the Director of the RCM, Colin Lawson.

Expanding his creative reach, Yin has established himself as a sought-after music producer and collaborator. Since 2023, he has initiated and produced for the electropop act Dopamine Released. As a multi-instrumentalist proficient in piano, ancient Xun, and guitar, he brings technical versatility to all his musical endeavors. 

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