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Chen Gang
Chinese composer
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- born
- 1935
- died
- 2026
- age at death
- 91
- known for
- composer
1935 β 2026
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who chen gang is
Chen Gang was a Chinese composer best known for his work Butterfly Lovers' Violin Concerto. He was the son of songwriter Chen Gexin. Chen Gang started to learn piano and composition from his father and music teachers from a young age.
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