Văn Cao
Vietnamese composer (1923-1995)
Văn Cao (born Nguyễn Văn Cao; 15 November 1923 – 10 July 1995) was a famous Vietnamese composer. He wrote the Vietnamese national anthem, "Tiến Quân Ca". He, along with Pham Duy and Trinh Cong Son, is widely considered one of the three most important people in modern (non-classical) Vietnamese music.
Văn Cao | |
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Born | Nguyễn Văn Cao 15 November 1923 Hai Phong, French Indochina |
Died | 10 July 1995 Hanoi, Vietnam | (aged 71)
Nationality | Vietnamese |
Occupation | Composer |
Notable work | Tiến Quân Ca |