Family and colleagues say goodbye to musician Pho Duc Phuong



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HanoiWife and children and musical friends like Duong Thu, Nguyen Cuong, Tran Manh Tuan … visited musician Pho Duc Phuong on the morning of September 24th.

The visit began at 11:30 a.m., but an hour earlier, many of his friends and family were present at the Ministry of Defense funeral home. His wife, Ms. Lan Anh, cried when she saw her husband’s face for the last time. She is the second wife, ten years younger than the musician. During her life, she said that the two people had many differences. He talked less while his wife talked a lot, he practically and she daydreaming. The couple often fought over trivial things. But because of their differences, the two make up for the reconciliation.

They share a son: Duc Hoang, who studied for a classical music teacher in America. When he was alive, I had high expectations of him. During the funeral, the Emperor continued to comfort his mother.

Photo of musician Pho Duc Phuong.  Photo: Giang Huy.

Musician Pho Duc Phuong passed away on the afternoon of September 19 after battling pancreatic cancer, at the age of 76. Image: Giang Huy.

Khanh Chi, her second daughter, remembers that before she died, she used to watch a culinary show about street food. He said, “Dad can’t eat, watch everyone eat, it’s fun.” She consoled him: “Do the best you can. In a few months I will go eat the best dishes in Hanoi. Then I will go on stage to thank the doctor, friends and artists.” Her eyes lit up, saying “Yes” enthusiastically. Khanh Chi worked as a newspaper, she used to work together to organize a live show for her father when she was ill.

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I miss the friend of the “Red River Quartet”, the musician Duong Thu and Nguyen Cuong do not speak. Nguyen Cuong wrote in his funeral book: “I, Thu and Tran Tien come here to Phuong. Remember forever, remember forever, love Phuong.” Musician Tran Tien, the rest of the group, was absent due to illness. Tran Tien, four close players, once confided that they are the “hinge generation”, born and raised during the war against America. They have four distinct personalities, connected by their love of music and hard times.

Musician Nguyen Cuong shared with Pho Duc Phuong's family.  Photo: Giang Huy.

Musician Nguyen Cuong shared with Pho Duc Phuong’s family. Image: Giang Huy.

In the spirit of the musician, Tung Duong cried when he saw his face for the last time. I remember two years ago doing a live show The Red River QuartetWhen he finished, the musician Pho Duc Phuong hugged him, kissed him on the forehead and said, “I appreciate you very much.” Tung Duong feels lucky to be able to sing many of his songs, especially songs. Huge carries a section of Red River – one of the last songs of the composers. The play is as massive as the long hymn, expressing his grief with his homeland.

“Dedication” is a word used by many colleagues when remembering Pho Duc Phuong. The last time Tung Duong, Thanh Lam met him after a live show Adventure song In the end, he was very tired but he tried to hide it, laughing happily. He sat down and analyzed more than 20 performances by the artists that day, commenting on something good, something bad. He also claimed that he would leave the hospital, continue to compose epic and inspiring songs.

Because wholeheartedly for work, in the eyes of many singers, he is serious and strict. Tung Duong remembers it standard every hour and minute, dissatisfied every time someone is late for practice. As a math specialist, he respects the science and logic of music. He often said to the artist, “You sing better than me, but I’m better at math than you. I heard exactly where or wrong.” Singer Thanh Lam also recalls that the late songwriter was very frugal with his compliments and did not like anyone singing the wrong song to his music, even if it was just one note. Succeed with the song I can’t and I can’t she believes that “the person who has left can come back” in the sounds they left behind.

Singer Tung Duong cried when he saw the late composer's face for the last time.  Tung Duong said that he and musician Pho Duc Phuong are from two different generations, but they have a predestined relationship in music.  He performed many of his songs such as Khuc An Adventure, Legend of Nui Coc Lake ... and participated in the live performance of the Red River Quartet.

Tung Duong cried when he saw the face of the deceased musician for the last time. The singer said that he and musician Pho Duc Phuong are two generations, but they have a predestined relationship in music. He performed many of his songs like “Song of Adventure”, “Legend of Nui Coc Lake” … and performed the live show “The Four Red River” singing Pho Duc Phuong, Duong Thu, Tran Tien, Nguyen Cuong. . Image: Giang Huy.

Musician Dinh Trung Can – Vietnam Center for Music Copyright Protection (VCPMC) – remembers the time he spent doing copyright work. In 2000, musician Pho Duc Phuong was the one who requested the autographs of many famous authors to establish VCPMC. After 18 years at the center, he was always dedicated and fierce and laid the foundation for copyright work in Vietnam.

Do Hong Quan called him “the musician of the people”. In his eulogy, he summarizes the path of artistic activities and pays tribute to the compositional achievements of the late musician: “His works exude a humanistic spirit, a noble way of life, which awakens love for the homeland, country, loved by the public at home and abroad. ” Mr. Duc Hoang, the musician’s son, added: “Dad has always been optimistic in the fight against terminal illness. The tears we cry today are not due to sadness but to pride in a glorious career. You.”

At 1:50 p.m., the car took his body away to be buried in Thien Duc Park, Phu Tho. The children choose a place with a lot of vegetation so that he can harmonize with nature when he returns to his homeland.

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Upon discovering the disease in March, the doctor diagnosed him with stage four, but the musician was always optimistic about his treatment. In July, when friends and family held a live performance of his works, the musician also marketed singers My Linh and Tung Duong directly from his hospital bed. Before leaving, he did not leave any wishes because he always believed that he would be cured.

Musician Pho Duc Phuong instructs My Linh to sing

The musician Pho Duc Phuong Thi Pham My Linh from the hospital bed. Video: Pho Khanh Chi.

Musician Pho Duc Phuong was born in 1944 in Hanoi, a native of Hung Yen. It is famous for many songs that praise the Vietnamese country, which carry the philosophy of human life. His music is rich in folklore and contains classical academic qualities. He skillfully manipulates melodies such as ca tru, xam, chèo, tuồng … Nature in his music is closely intertwined with human beings in a unified, living and moving body. The spirit of Buddhism and spirituality was also sent by him through such works. At the top of Phu Van, Chay to the river, I can’t and I can’t …

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Her compositions are associated with the names My Linh, Thanh Lam, Tung Duong, creating a mark on her singing career. He and Nguyen Cuong, Tran Tien, Duong Thu are called “the four red rivers”, with many valuable works contributing to the music of the country. In 2001, he received the State Prize for Art and Literature for his works: The girls of their mandarins, Lake in the mountains, A glimpse of Tay Ho, Autumn of Nha Trang, On top of Phu Van.

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