Phú Quang | |
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Birth name | Nguyễn Phú Quang |
Born | October 13, 1949 |
Origin | Ha Noi, Vietnam |
Occupation(s) | Composer |
Nguyễn Phú Quang (born October 13, 1949), known popularly simply as Phú Quang, is an influential Vietnamese composer, primarily known for his love songs and songs about Hanoi. He also writes symphonies, concertos, as well as film scores and soundtracks.
Nguyễn Phú Quang was born on October 13, 1949 in Phu Tho as his family was evacuating during the First Indochina War. The family returned in Hanoi in 1954. In 1985, Phu Quang moved to Ho Chi Minh City. He formerly made frequent trips to Hanoi, one of his greatest music inspirations. He currently resides in Hanoi with his family and ran a restaurant.
He has three children. One of his children, Trinh Huong, is an accomplished pianist. Her husband, Bui Cong Duy, is a well-known Vietnamese violinist.