People's Artist Quoc Hung talks about his collaboration with People's Artist Ta Minh Tam at the parade

People's Artist Ta Minh Tam and People's Artist Quoc Hung performed two songs together , "The Country is Full of Joy" and "The Color of Red Flowers".

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Singing at the 30.4 ceremony is the "most special" thing in my life

On the morning of April 30, at the art program celebrating the 50th anniversary of national reunification , "Rang sang son song Viet Nam", People's Artist Quoc Hung and People's Artist Ta Minh Tam made an impressive opening with the medley "Dat nuoc ton niem vui" and "Mau hoa do". The performance was elaborately staged, with the performance on a car decorated to symbolize the journey of 50 years of national independence, peace and reunification.

This is also the first time the two famous artists have performed a duet together. People's Artist Quoc Hung could not hide his emotion when singing with People's Artist Ta Minh Tam, whom he respects. "We are close friends, and were both awarded the title of People's Artist in 2019. But it was not until today that we had the opportunity to stand on the same stage and sing together in such a special performance," said People's Artist Quoc Hung.

Combining the voices of the North and South, the performance created a strong resonance, not only in terms of music but also in terms of the message of national harmony. The two sang backing vocals for each other, when Ta Minh Tam sang high notes, Quoc Hung harmonized in the low notes and vice versa, making the song resonate impressively. "That was a very special feeling for both me and Ta Minh Tam. In a very special space and time, when I was able to sing the opening song of the program in front of tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians. To me, the music at that time was no longer an individual song, but the common voice of millions of Vietnamese people in the sacred moment of celebrating the day of national reunification", People's Artist Quoc Hung shared.

The male artist is proud to contribute his voice to programs celebrating the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification.

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For the male artist born in 1970, singing at important events of the country has a sacred and profound meaning. Behind the heroic melodies, he also sends a part of his personal memories, about his father who was a revolutionary soldier at the Khe Sanh front, Quang Tri . He returned with many wounds and passed away when Quoc Hung was only 13 years old.

People's Artist Quoc Hung said: "I choose to sing revolutionary songs as a way to express my love for my parents, who have silently sacrificed so that our generation can live in peace today. For me, being able to contribute my voice to important artistic events is not only an honor, but also a proud dedication to the profession."

Right after the event in Ho Chi Minh City, People's Artist Quoc Hung said he continued his journey to Da Lat to participate in the Unified Country art program organized by the People's Committee of Lam Dong province and the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of this province.

People's Artist Quoc Hung talks about revolutionary music

According to People's Artist Quoc Hung, revolutionary music is not only the nation's spiritual heritage but also a genre of music closely associated with academia. "Most of the revolutionary songs composed during the years of fighting against the French and the Americans are classics, with lasting value, living on to this day," he affirmed.

As someone who has pursued a mainstream musical path since his school days, Quoc Hung has combined European classical vocal techniques with the spirit of revolutionary music. He believes that if revolutionary songs do not incorporate vocal techniques, it will be difficult to fully convey the emotions, grandeur, and vastness of the work. This is a genre of music that requires inner strength, depth, and sincere emotions.

People's Artist Quoc Hung is a famous singer of revolutionary music.

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At professional music training institutions across the country, from the Vietnam National Academy of Music to the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music, revolutionary songs are still an indispensable part of the curriculum. Today, some young artists have renewed revolutionary songs with modern arrangements, creating a new breeze for this musical genre that is rich in historical depth. "I think that's quite good. It's a necessary continuation," he expressed.

Doctor of Music, People's Artist Quoc Hung was born in 1970 in Hanoi, and is active in two fields: performance and pedagogy. He has a bass voice, but can also perform well works for baritone and tenor voices. He is currently one of the beautiful opera voices of Vietnamese music. During his career, People's Artist Quoc Hung has performed a series of classic revolutionary songs such as Ta tu huong di len oi Viet Nam, Nguoi la niem tin tat thang, Tieng chuong nha tho, Bai ca chien thang ... He is currently the Deputy Director in charge of the Vietnam National Academy of Music.

Previously, on the evening of April 25, People's Artist Quoc Hung took on the role of general director of the art program Khuc Ca Khai Trieu at the Hanoi Opera House. This is a live television program that brings together many young artists, imbued with the spirit of gratitude to history and looking towards the future. "The program was a great success, not only because of its artistic quality but also because it aroused the spirit of patriotism in the young generation," he shared.

On the night of April 27, the male singer continued to participate in the program Truong Son Memories organized by the Vietnam Contemporary Music and Dance Theater, telling stories from the Truong Son forest through songs that have accompanied the years.

On the evening of April 29, People's Artist Quoc Hung participated in the special art program Reunification Spring. During the program, the male singer performed the song Tien ve Sai Gon, a piece that he said "suited his voice very well" and left many impressions on the audience in Ho Chi Minh City.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nsnd-quoc-hung-noi-ve-man-ket-hop-cung-nsnd-ta-minh-tam-tai-le-dieu-binh-185250430132402497.htm