Renowned Chinese pianist Fou Ts ong dies of Covid-19
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image captionFou studied in Poland and was known for his interpretations of the Polish composer Chopin
Fou Ts ong, the first Chinese pianist to win global acclaim and success, has died aged 86 after contracting Covid-19.
Fou died on Monday in London, where he had been living since the 1950s.
His death was confirmed to the BBC by Jianing Kong, a professor at the Royal College of Music and student of Fou s.
Responding to the news on Tuesday, the renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang described Fou as a truly great pianist, and our spiritual beacon .
Renowned Chinese pianist Fou Ts ong dies of Covid-19
Published
image captionFou studied in Poland and was known for his interpretations of the Polish composer Chopin
Fou Ts ong, the first Chinese pianist to win global acclaim and success, has died aged 86 after contracting Covid-19.
Fou died on Monday in London, where he had been living since the 1950s.
His death was confirmed to the BBC by Jianing Kong, a professor at the Royal College of Music and student of Fou s.
Responding to the news on Tuesday, the renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang described Fou as a truly great pianist, and our spiritual beacon .