Biography
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 used to make frequent trips to Hanoi, one of his greatest music inspirations. He currently resides in Hanoi with his family and runs a restaurant.
One of his children, Bui Cong Duy, is a well-known Vietnamese violinist. His wife, Trinh Huong, is an accomplished pianist.
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