After more than a decade of studying and working in China, pianist - composer, music producer Tong Duc Cuong (Cuong Tong) has just released his first mini album Hoi Anh Am Nhac . The event marks an important turning point in his creative journey, and at the same time affirms his decision to return to his homeland to start a new phase in his career.
The musical flashback includes 5 instrumental works: Waltz of Love, Listening to the Sea, Fire, Autumn, Childhood Memories , built according to the structure associated with the five elements: Metal - Water - Fire - Wood - Earth. The musical pieces are closely linked like an emotional journey: from passionate love, separation, inner conflicts to letting go and returning to the roots. This is also the real life story of Cuong Tong himself - an artist who left his homeland, then found creative inspiration upon returning.
During the album launch, People's Artist Quang Tho - who has a special connection with the musician's family, shared his profound comments about Cuong Tong's talent.
He said he studied with musician Duc Minh - Cuong Tong's father at music school and then worked with him at the Quang Ninh Performing Arts Troupe. Their decades-long association gave him the opportunity to observe both generations of artists in this family.
"When I went to Hanoi to continue my studies and returned to the Vietnam National Music and Dance Theatre, my youngest son and Cuong Tong studied together at the Hanoi Conservatory of Music. But this was the first time I officially listened to Cuong Tong's works," People's Artist Quang Tho shared.
What surprised him the most was the creativity of the young artist: "I recognized a true talent, even more than my father, musician Duc Minh. In the past, his father had works in the musical The Story of Thach Sanh , but now looking back, Cuong Tong's works have surpassed him by far."
He assessed that Hoi Anh Am Nhac is not just a mini album as the author modestly called it, but is essentially a large instrumental work with a unified structure and seamless emotional staging: "It is rounded, neat, and carries the tone of the times. Not every musician can do this."
Before returning to Vietnam, Cuong Tong worked in China for 13 years, participating in music production for more than 8 TV series and movies, mixing and arranging nearly 80 songs, composing music for games and many major events. Some typical projects include Painted Skin: Love (2024), Travel of the Young God of War (2020), Road to Summer (2019), Three Kingdoms: Undefeated Warrior (2021)... His ability to compose film music is considered his special strength.
Growing up in a family with a rich artistic tradition - the son of musician Duc Minh and the son-in-law of the late musician Chu Minh, Cuong Tong is considered a typical young face with a unique creative mindset. With Hoi anh am nhac , he not only marks a milestone of his return but also opens up long-term artistic projects in the future, especially in the field of film music - a field he cherishes to bring to the world.
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nsnd-quang-tho-than-phuc-nghe-si-piano-cuong-tong-2467599.html
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