People's Artist Thanh Hai passed away

On May 26, People's Artist Thanh Hai passed away after a long battle with a serious illness. His passing left many regrets for his colleagues and audience.

People's Artist Thanh Hai was born in 1957, in a family with a tradition of reformed opera. His father was a zither musician, his mother was the late artist Bich Dan - a pioneering reformed opera actress of the Phuong Dong reformed opera troupe (Hai Phong). Having been exposed to music since childhood, he showed his talent when he was knowledgeable about the monochord, zither... and worked in the Ho Chi Minh City Cultural Troupe, Tran Huu Trang Theater...

People's Artist Thanh Hai at the time of participating in the Cai Luong Academy program

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Previously, People's Artist Thanh Hai and artist Van Gioi formed a famous pair of musicians, leaving an impression on the audience with the tune Vong Kim Lang . In a program, the male artist said that he was "like someone who collects the best from all the ancient and traditional Vietnamese music genres, combining them with Cai Luong to create a beautiful harmony".

Throughout his career, People's Artist Thanh Hai has been concerned about bringing Cai Luong closer to young audiences. That is the reason he accompanies People's Artist Bach Tuyet's Cai Luong Academy . Sharing in the program, People's Artist Thanh Hai once told the younger generation: "I hope that if young people want to specialize, they should spend time learning from their predecessors to have a good position on stage, to contribute together, making Cai Luong art increasingly stronger."

“Our ancestors left us a valuable cultural treasure. The important thing is that you and I continue to preserve it. Our contributions may be very small, but we still have to do it. We hope that you will continue to spread Cai Luong, to preserve this precious art form,” People’s Artist Thanh Hai added.

Colleagues mourn for People's Artist Thanh Hai

Director Hong Dung was shocked when she heard the news about People's Artist Thanh Hai. For her, this is a talented artist, a sincere friend. She said: "The memories of the Tran Huu Trang award ceremony away from home, filled with joy because of his charming stories, came back. Then, during the days together at the Artists' Association, discussing and sharing difficulties and advantages, there were always his sincere, straightforward and responsible opinions."

People's Artist Thanh Hai is loved and respected by many colleagues during his career.

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According to director Hong Dung, People's Artist Thanh Hai always gave appropriate and careful comments, which was a useful balance in contributing and building the stability of the Artists' Association. Speaking more about People's Artist Thanh Hai, director Hong Dung said: "He was not easygoing but also not strict in each case. We respected each other's opinions, now thinking back, they were precious. I did not think he would leave so soon. He left this world and left a huge void in the music of the performing arts, especially the art of reformed opera."

According to director Nguyen Thanh Hiep, People's Artist Thanh Hai is a talented, humble, skilled artist who always knows how to listen, calm but profound. "He is not only a musician, he is the "fire keeper" for many generations of artists, the spiritual support for the whole crew every time the stage lights up", the director said. Meanwhile, artist Thanh Hang, People's Artist Viet Anh... also expressed their condolences at the passing of the artist who was devoted to the cai luong stage.

His funeral was held at the Artist Pagoda (Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City), then his coffin was cremated at Long Tho Tower Park (Cu Chi, Ho Chi Minh City).

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nsnd-thanh-hai-qua-doi-185250526221848947.htm