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Vietnamese composer (1949–2021) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nguyễn Phú Quang (13 October 1949 – 8 December 2021), known popularly simply as Phú Quang, was an influential Vietnamese composer, primarily known for his love songs and songs about Hanoi. He also wrote symphonies and concertos, as well as film scores and soundtracks.[1]
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Birth name | Nguyễn Phú Quang |
Born | Phú Thọ, Phú Thọ Province, North Vietnam | 13 October 1949
Origin | Hanoi, Vietnam |
Died | 8 December 2021 72) Hanoi, Vietnam | (aged
Occupation | Composer |
Nguyễn Phú Quang was born on 13 October 1949 in Phú Thọ as his family was evacuating during the First Indochina War. The family returned to Vinh Loc, Phung Xa, Thach That, Hanoi in 1954. In 1985, he moved to Ho Chi Minh City, but frequently returned to Hanoi, which was of great music inspiration. He resided in Hanoi with his family and ran a restaurant.[2][3][4]
He had three children. One of his children, Trinh Huong, is an accomplished pianist. Her husband, Bui Cong Duy, is a well-known Vietnamese violinist.
Quang died in Hanoi on 8 December 2021, at the age of 72 due to complications from diabetes.[5]
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