Musician The Hien's real name is Lai The Hien, born on December 8, 1955, in Saigon, originally from Nam Dinh . Musician The Hien completed the Intermediate Vocal Music program of the Lotus Art Troupe (1977 - 1980), graduated from the University of Composition (part-time system) of the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music (1995 - 1999).
He grew up in the mass art movement since 1975, entered the path of professional performance and composition, joined the Young Composition Club of the City Youth Union since 1978, was a soloist of the Lotus Troupe (1980 - 1987), participated in many music programs of the Ho Chi Minh City Music Association and art troupes of Ho Chi Minh City.
In 1982, he began his composing career, with his first work When the balloons fly . In 1983, during a tour to serve soldiers fighting at the northern border, he composed the song Hat ve anh . The song quickly became popular and brought him fame after composing only 2 works.
In 1986, he and the Lotus Art Troupe performed for soldiers at Front 479 (Siem Reap, Cambodia) and composed the song Forest Orchid Branch . The song with the theme of soldiers was warmly welcomed and received by the public.
After that, he continuously composed many songs about the Youth Volunteer Force such as: Stories of the past and present, Singing on the green farm, Volunteer Youth March... Besides, he composed many songs about love such as: Toc em doi ga, Cho du co dau dau, Hoai niem dau yeu, Doi cho trong con mua... loved by audiences of many generations.
In 1987, he left the Lotus Art Troupe and became a freelance musician. In 1995, he studied at the University of Composition and Vocal Music at the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music, and in 1999, he graduated with honors in both vocal music and composition.
Musician The Hien was awarded the title of Meritorious Artist by the State in 2012. In 2023, he was awarded the title of People's Artist.
In addition to composing and training singers, musician The Hien also actively participates in social activities, is a member of the Executive Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Association for Relief of Disabled Children, regularly performs charity work, and visits borders and islands.
The passing of People's Artist, Musician The Hien is a great loss to Vietnamese music. He left behind many rich musical works, imbued with love and humanity, and the image of an artist devoted to art and the public.
Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/nghe-si-nhan-dan-nhac-si-the-hien-qua-doi-post815853.html
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