Kim Tu Long and the memory of the ancient song Vo Dong So

There is probably no one who is addicted to Cai Luong who does not know the song "Vo Dong So" by composer Vien Chau. For artist Kim Tu Long, this is one of his "favorite songs".

Artist Kim Tu Long performs the new classical piece Vo Dong So in the program honoring People's Artist Vien Chau - Photo: LINH DOAN

In the art exchange program aiming for the 31st Mai Vang Award, Kim Tu Long spontaneously sang a verse of the song Vo Dong So, which delighted the audience.

Vo Dong So sung by Minh Canh, Minh Phung, Kim Tu Long

Do you remember in July 2023, in the live show of famous singer Minh Canh, when he opened the program with the song "Vo Dong So" , the Ben Thanh Theater auditorium was filled with waves, the audience applauded enthusiastically, some even had tears in their eyes.

They were moved to hear again one of the famous and powerful ancient songs that has lasted for more than 60 years.

I was even more moved when I heard Minh Canh sing, because he was the first person to record Vo Dong So's song. At that time, Minh Canh confided to Tuoi Tre Online : "This song is special because it's so new.

Before, people only sang traditional songs, chanted folk songs, and sang vọng cổ, but now they sing both modern music and traditional songs, creating excitement and making the audience curious.

Composer Dang Minh said that Mr. Vien Chau wrote this song to promote Minh Canh. And indeed, Mr. Vien Chau was very lucky when Vo Dong So left a strong mark on Minh Canh and became an immortal new classical song in the reformed opera world.

After Minh Canh, artist Minh Phung also continued to make his mark with Vo Dong So. Next, it was his junior Kim Tu Long.

Artist Kim Tu Long performs the song Vo Dong So - Source: Facebook artist Kim Tu Long

Kim Tu Long was honored to be invited by his senior, famous singer Minh Canh, to sing the song "Vo Dong So" in Minh Canh's live show at Ben Thanh Theater - Photo: LINH DOAN

Kim Tu Long has a lyrical voice and a "flirtatious" singing style with a very strange and unique rhythm, so he is extremely suitable for the song Vo Dong So. In many programs, the audience often asks Kim Tu Long to perform this ancient song.

In the live show of artist Minh Canh, Kim Tu Long was honored to be invited by his senior to sing the song Vo Dong So with him. Next, in the program honoring People's Artist Vien Chau, Kim Tu Long was also chosen to perform the song Vo Dong So.

Passionate about paying tribute to artists

In addition to spontaneously singing a verse from the song Vo Dong So , during the exchange, Kim Tu Long also expressed his appreciation for the Mai Vang category of gratitude, honoring artists who have contributed to the country's cultural and artistic scene, and Mai Vang charity, helping artists in difficulty, the elderly, and the sick.

Kim Tu Long is also currently organizing a monthly fundraising art program to support elderly artists who are facing difficulties in life.

Agreeing with Kim Tu Long, actor Ly Hung said he was moved to tears when he saw artist Trang Bich Lieu receive the Mai Vang Charity Award this year. Ms. Lieu and her husband, artist Thanh Tu, were once close acquaintances of artist Ly Huynh's family.

"When my father was alive, he wanted his family to have the means to help old, weak, and lonely artists.

Every Tet, our family visits and gives gifts to the artists at the Artists' Nursing Home. In the past, the family also supported the funding to renovate the Artists' Nursing Home in District 8" - Ly Hung said.

Kim Tu Long spontaneously sang a line from the song Vo Dong So at the art exchange program aiming for the 31st Mai Vang Awards on the morning of November 7. Next to him was movie actor Ly Hung - Photo: LINH DOAN

In addition to emphasizing support for elderly and disadvantaged artists, Kim Tu Long also hopes that the Mai Vang Awards will have separate awards for the fields of reformed opera and drama, instead of combining the theater categories as it does now.

He also expressed that not only should we focus on the main roles, but we also need awards for supporting roles and good character roles. For example, there are many excellent old, unique, and comedic roles that contribute to the success of a play and their talent and contribution should be recognized.

LINH DOAN

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/kim-tu-long-va-ky-uc-bai-ca-co-vo-dong-so-20251107174224361.htm