Veteran musician of Central Vietnam Nguyen Duy Khoi passed away due to serious illness

Four days ago, during the music night 'When the heart is still red', musician Nguyen Duy Khoi lay on a hospital bed, backstage listening to his songs, making the audience emotional...

On the evening of July 6, Mr. Nguyen Nho Khiem, Chairman of the Danang Union of Literature and Arts Associations, confirmed to Thanh Nien that musician Nguyen Duy Khoi had passed away after a period of treatment. The passing of this talented musician born in 1953 has left many regrets in the hearts of friends and relatives.

Musician Nguyen Duy Khoi began his composing career in the student movement in Hue City at the age of 18 with his debut song Trong mua bom, mat troi se den. After liberation, Nguyen Duy Khoi graduated from Hue University of Music and moved with his family to Da Nang.

Musician Nguyen Duy Khoi (second from left) was honored by Da Nang City for winning the State Prize for Literature and Arts in 2022.

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According to musician Van Thu Bich, from his first song until now, he has composed more than 100 songs. He wrote about many regions of the country, such as: Tuong Tu Hue , Hon Da Que Toi, Tinh Ca Pho, Bang Khuan Ba ​​Na (based on Phan Xuan Hiep's poem), Da Lat Chieu Mo. Especially a series of songs about places in the Central region, such as: Giu Huong Cho Dat Tra My, Duy Xuyen - Ve Mien Yeu Thuong, Ke Chuyen Phuoc Son, Tien Phuoc - Green Countryside, Dien Ban Like Motherland...

"He has many 'local songs' with his own unique nuances, ranging from the vibrant, heroic nature of the Da Nang Student Union's movement songs to the deep, contemplative songs of peacetime in each homeland, including Da Nang - his second homeland, where he has lived and worked tirelessly to compose for over 50 years, to become the musician Nguyen Duy Khoi today with many contributions in the field of music ", musician Van Thu Bich assessed.

The last days of musician Nguyen Duy Khoi received attention and visits from many artists.

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In his composing career, musician Nguyen Duy Khoi with a collection of 3 songs: Hoai Street Festival Night, Hue Tuong Tu, By the Dak-bla River was awarded the State Prize for Literature and Arts in 2022, affirming Nguyen Duy Khoi's musical mark in the hearts of music lovers.

Musician Nguyen Duy Khoi lies on his hospital bed, listening to his music.

Musician - Major General Duc Trinh, Chairman of the Vietnam Musicians Association once commented that in the music scene of Da Nang City in particular and the Central region in general, there is a musician in the "veteran" group, musician Nguyen Duy Khoi. According to musician Duc Trinh, musician Nguyen Duy Khoi writes very well and has received many awards.

Nguyen Duy Khoi's music night - When the heart is still pink, as a consolation for the musician in his last days.

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"In addition to his expertise, Nguyen Duy Khoi also has a simple, approachable personality, loved by everyone. Having met him many times from Hanoi back, everyone praised and loved him, especially when interacting with him, we will realize that he was born to make music. Nguyen Duy Khoi's works are always imbued with love for his homeland and country and believe that they will stay forever in the hearts of each of us", musician Duc Trinh shared.

Mr. Nguyen Nho Khiem, Chairman of the Danang Union of Literature and Arts Associations, added that the music night Nguyen Duy Khoi - When the heart is still red took place on the evening of July 2 as a consolation for the musician and his relatives during the days when he was seriously ill.

The music night, organized by the Danang Music Association, the Vietnam Musicians Association Branch in Danang, and the family and friends of musician Nguyen Duy Khoi, also aims to recognize and pay tribute to the musician's musical achievements over the past 50 years.

The image of musician Nguyen Duy Khoi on a hospital bed backstage during the music night When the heart is still red made many people unable to hold back their tears because of the late musician's love of music.

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During the concert, the image of musician Nguyen Duy Khoi lying on a hospital bed, next to an oxygen tank, appearing backstage to listen to the singer perform his songs moved many people.

"So deep and full of emotions! The love for musician Nguyen Duy Khoi spread throughout the Trung Vuong Theater auditorium. Nguyen Duy Khoi's music night touched the hearts of the audience and moved them. The whole program captivated the audience from beginning to end, interspersed with enthusiastic applause," commented musician Van Thu Bich.

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