Fou Ts'ong
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Summary
Fou Ts'ong was born on March 10, 1934[1], in Shanghai[2]. He died on December 28, 2020[3], in London[4]. He worked as a composer[5], pianist[6], and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (492 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Fu Lei[9]
- Mother: Zhu Meifu[10]
- Spouse: Zamira Menuhin[11], Patsy Toh[12]
- Child: Lin Siao Fou-Menuhin[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[14], People's Republic of China[15], Republic of China[16]
- Native language: Chinese[17]
- Field of work: piano performance[18], music[19]
- Educated at: Chopin University of Music[20]
- Award received: honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: classical music[23]
- Record label: Westminster Records[24], CBS Records International[25], Meridian Records[26]
- Commons category: Fou Ts'ong[27]
- Cause of death: COVID-19[28]
- Residence: London[29]
- Family name: Fu[30]
- Given name: Cong[31]
- Work location: London[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Instrument: piano[34]
- Described by source: Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians[35], Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians (Centennial ed.)[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Chinese[37], English[38]
- Name in native language: 傅聰[39]
Why It Matters
Fou Ts'ong has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Fou Ts'ong born?
Fou Ts'ong's place of birth was Shanghai[2].
Where did Fou Ts'ong die?
Fou Ts'ong died in London[4].
Who were Fou Ts'ong's parents?
Fou Ts'ong's father was Fu Lei[9]. Fou Ts'ong's mother was Zhu Meifu[10].
Who was Fou Ts'ong married to?
Fou Ts'ong's spouses include Zamira Menuhin[11] and Patsy Toh[12].
What did Fou Ts'ong do for work?
Fou Ts'ong worked as a composer[5], pianist[6], and musician[7].
Where did Fou Ts'ong go to school?
Fou Ts'ong was educated at Chopin University of Music[20].
What awards did Fou Ts'ong receive?
Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[21].