Fou Ts'ong

Chinese-British pianist (1934-2020)

  • Fame51.7
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia3.2K
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Lived 1934–2020, aged 86United Kingdom
United Kingdom flagUnited KingdomMusiciansSinger / Musician
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    21 languages
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  • Era
    1934–2020
    Aged 86
  • Known for
    Jacqueline du Pré: Gen…
    2025
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Updated 2026-06-22

Fou Ts'ong was a Chinese and British pianist who was the first pianist of his national origin to achieve international recognition. He came to prominence after winning third prize and the Polish Radio Prize for the best performance of Chopin's mazurkas in the 1955 V International Chopin Piano Competition, and remained particularly known as an interpreter of Chopin's music.

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