YU Pengfei, currently serving as a lecturer at the School of Music, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, graduated from the Composition Department of the Central Conservatory of Music for both his bachelor’s and master's degrees. His musical style is deeply rooted in the collision of tradition and contemporary ideas, with a particular emphasis on individual temperament and musical expression within the context of contemporary China. His works encompass various genres including chamber music, symphony, and Chinese traditional music.

In recent years, YU Pengfei's works have garnered wide acceptance and acclaim, leading to commissions from prestigious music festivals and renowned performing groups both domestically and internationally. His compositions have been premiered by prominent orchestras and ensembles. For instance, his symphony Tu Lin Jin Jing was premiered by the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra, and his chamber music piece Late Tang had its debut performance by the New Music Ensemble of Poland. Additionally, he has made multiple appearances on CCTV (China Central Television). Some of his works have been recorded and released by well-known publishers in China and abroad. For example, his piano work The Wilderness of Hometown was published and distributed by NAXOS. His chamber music piece Moonlit Silversmith was published and distributed by Universal Music (supported by the "Four Batches of Talents Plan" of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China and the 211 Project of the Central Conservatory of Music), whose sheet music was published by People's Music Publishing House.