The special art program "The lyrics are forever" was performed on the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of Vietnamese Teachers' Day, November 20, produced by the Department of Vocal Music, Vietnam National Academy of Music (VNAQGVN), and produced by Vang Son Mot Thuoc.
The program was artistically directed by Dr. People's Artist Do Quoc Hung - Director of HVANQGVN, General Director Dr. Meritorious Artist Tan Nhan, MSc. Nguyen Thi Bich Hong directed the production.
The program has the participation of many artists who are excellent students of Prof. Dr. Trung Kien such as: People's Artist Quang Tho, People's Artist Quoc Hung, Meritorious Artist Dang Duong, Meritorious Artist Lan Anh, Meritorious Artist Tan Nhan, Meritorious Artist Phuong Nga, singer Trong Tan, Anh Tho...
In particular, there is singer Bich Thuy, who was once known as the "Queen of Vietnamese Opera", returning from Austria to perform. She won an international Opera award while still a student of HVANQGVN, got a master's degree in Korea, participated in performing in many major classical music programs in the world, and is currently living and working in the arts in Austria.
The special art program "The lyrics are forever" is divided into 3 parts: The origin of the sound of theologue, the revolutionary music flow and the romantic and contemporary music flow.
3 parts of the program will summarize the career and contributions of Prof. People's Artist Trung Kien is concerned about the country's music and its role as an "architect" in teaching and training Vietnamese vocal music, while also showing the continuation of the musical heritage of famous teachers and artists.
Dr. Meritorious Artist Tan Nhan - Head of the Vocal Department, General Director of the program said: "Each performance in the program is not just a performance but like a chapter in a musical memoir honoring Prof. People's Artist Trung Kien - a diligent teacher, quietly contributing each brick to lay the foundation for the training and teaching of Vietnamese vocal music.
The program recalls and affirms the artistic path that Prof. People's Artist Trung Kien has chosen the pioneering and correct path, laying a solid foundation for the country's professional vocal music industry".
In between the performances are valuable documentary footage, recreating the image of the Professor. People's Artist Trung Kien - a simple teacher, always devoted to art and students.
He has lived a life dedicated to music, not only training a top class of artists but also always caring, discovering and supporting young voices who are continuing the path of studio listening.
The art program "The lyrics are forever" will take place at 8:00 p.m. on November 16 at the Opera House, Vietnam National Academy of Music (Hanoi).
Prof. People's Artist Trung Kien is a famous artist, a exemplary teacher, and a great authority of Vietnamese vocal art.
To the public, People's Artist Trung Kien is a leading singer of the Vietnamese Revolutionary music genre. He is known through many songs that have gone along with the history of the nation. His voice not only resounds from large stages, but is also deeply engraved in the minds of many generations of Vietnamese people as a symbol of ideals, patriotism, and the beauty of Vietnamese music in the Ho Chi Minh era.
Along with his illustrious performing career, Prof. Dr. Trung Kien is also one of the leading vocal pedagogists in Vietnam, who has made great contributions to training and fostering generations of professional singers.
He guided many students to adulthood and become famous singers, leading artists in the Vietnamese music industry. Among them, many people later continued his pedagogical path.
Under his leadership, the HVANQGVN Vocal Music Department has become a leading training unit, gathering many generations of talented artists and lecturers, making a great contribution to the development and quality of the country's music life.
