Veteran musician Nguyen Duy Khoai from Central Vietnam passed away due to a serious illness.

Four days ago, during the "When the Heart Remains Red" concert, composer Nguyen Duy Khoai lay in his hospital bed backstage, listening to his own songs, a sight that deeply moved those who witnessed it...

On the evening of July 6th, Mr. Nguyen Nho Khiem, Chairman of the Da Nang Union of Literature and Arts Associations, confirmed to Thanh Nien newspaper that musician Nguyen Duy Khoai had passed away after a period of illness. The passing of this talented musician, born in 1953, has left many friends and acquaintances deeply saddened.

Composer Nguyen Duy Khoai began his songwriting career in the student movement in Hue City at the age of 18 with his first song, "In the Bomb Rain, the Sun Will Come." After liberation, Nguyen Duy Khoai graduated from Hue University of Music and then moved with his family to Da Nang.

Composer Nguyen Duy Khoai (second from the left) was honored by Da Nang City for winning the 2022 State Award for Literature and Arts.

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According to musician Van Thu Bich, from his first song to the present day, he has composed more than 100 songs. He has written about many regions of the country, such as: "Longing for Hue ," "My Hometown Stone," "Love Song of the City," "Nostalgia for Ba Na" (set to a poem by Phan Xuan Hiep), " Da Lat in the Dreamy Afternoon ." Particularly noteworthy are the series of songs about place names in Central Vietnam, such as: "Preserving the Fragrance of Tra My Land," "Duy Xuyen - Returning to the Land of Love," "Telling the Story of Phuoc Son," "Tien Phuoc, a Lush Green Countryside," "Dien Ban, Like My Mother's Homeland," etc.

"He has many 'local songs' with unique and diverse characteristics, ranging from the vibrant and heroic nature of the songs of the Da Nang Student Union movement to the deeply contemplative songs of peacetime in each part of his homeland, including Da Nang - his second home, where he has lived and diligently composed for over 50 years, becoming the musician Nguyen Duy Khoai of today with many contributions to the field of music ," musician Van Thu Bich assessed.

In his final days, composer Nguyen Duy Khoai received attention and visits from many artists and writers.

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Throughout his songwriting career, composer Nguyen Duy Khoai, with his collection of three songs: "Night Festival in Hoai Street," "Longing for Hue," and "Beside the Dak-bla River," was awarded the State Prize for Literature and Arts in 2022, affirming his musical imprint in the hearts of music lovers.

Composer Nguyen Duy Khoai lies in his hospital bed, listening to his own music.

Composer and Major General Duc Trinh, President of the Vietnam Musicians Association, once remarked that in the music scene of Da Nang City in particular, and Central Vietnam in general, there is a composer in the "veteran" group: composer Nguyen Duy Khoai. According to composer Duc Trinh, Nguyen Duy Khoai is a prolific writer and has received many awards.

The Nguyen Duy Khoai music night - When the heart remains vibrant - served as a comforting message to the musician in his final days.

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"Beyond his professional expertise, Nguyen Duy Khoai possesses a simple, approachable personality that everyone loves. Having met him many times from Hanoi southward, I've seen everyone praise and cherish him, especially when interacting with him; you'll realize he was born to make music. Nguyen Duy Khoai's works are always imbued with love for his homeland and country, and I believe they will remain forever in the hearts of each of us," shared musician Duc Trinh.

Mr. Nguyen Nho Khiem, Chairman of the Da Nang Union of Literature and Arts Associations, added that the Nguyen Duy Khoai - When the Heart Remains Red concert, held on the evening of July 2nd, served as a consolation for the musician and his family during his serious illness.

The concert, organized by the Da Nang Music Association, the Da Nang branch of the Vietnam Musicians Association, and the family and friends of musician Nguyen Duy Khoai, also aimed to acknowledge and express gratitude for the musician's musical achievements over the past 50 years.

The image of composer Nguyen Duy Khoai on his hospital bed backstage during the " When the Heart Still Red" concert brought many to tears, a testament to the late composer's love for music.

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During the concert, the image of composer Nguyen Duy Khoai lying in a hospital bed, with an oxygen tank beside him, appearing backstage to listen to the singers perform his songs, moved many people deeply.

"It was deeply moving and full of emotion! The feelings for composer Nguyen Duy Khoai permeated the entire auditorium of the Trung Vuong Theater. The Nguyen Duy Khoai concert touched the hearts of the audience, stirring their emotions. The entire program captivated the audience from beginning to end, interspersed with enthusiastic applause," commented composer Van Thu Bich.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nhac-si-lao-lang-cua-mien-trung-nguyen-duy-khoai-qua-doi-vi-trong-benh-185250706203611925.htm