Phú Quang
Nguyễn Phú Quang, 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.
Biography
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.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.
Works
Music albums
Về Lại Phố XưaMười Ba Chuyện Bình ThườngDòng Sông Không Trở LạiCho Một Người Tình XaMột Dại Khờ, Một TôiTrong Ánh Chớp Số PhậnPhố Cũ Của TôiTôi Muốn Mang Hồ Gươm ĐiCha và Con - with pianist Trinh Huong- ''The Best of Phu Quang - Gửi một tình yêu''
Notable songs
Hà Nội ngày trở vềEm ơi Hà Nội phốĐâu phải bởi mùa thuKhúc mùa thuIm lặng đêm Hà NộiMơ về nơi xa lắmCó Một Ngày- ''Trong Ánh Chớp Số Phận''