The photo belongs to the exhibition "Trinh Cong Son - First meeting again" - taking place from February 26 to March 1 at Nguyen Van Binh book street (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City). The event first published 35 works of Trinh Cong Son with relatives and friends in black and white style, taken by photographer Duong Minh Long and preserved for nearly 30 years.
Artist Trinh Cong Son talks with the film crew. From left to right: Director Tran Anh Hung - Hong Kong actor Tony Leung - Artist TCS - Actress Tran Nu Yen Khe. Photo: Duong Minh Long
PRECIOUS DOCUMENTS ON "THE IDOLS OF GENERATIONS"
Present at the exhibition, Ms. Le Thi Tuyet Mai (65 years old, living in Go Vap district) shared that she learned about the exhibition through forums. Having followed and admired the musician for a long time, she was very happy to know that the photos of his daily life were published on the occasion of the 84th anniversary of the musician's birth. She confided: "Trinh Cong Son is the idol of many generations, not just me."
Ms. Tuyet Mai paused for a long time in front of each photo to feel the story behind it. Photo: Bi Le
When asked which photo was the most impressive to her, Ms. Tuyet Mai choked up: “I was most impressed with the photo of the late musician Trinh Cong Son and the late musician Van Cao. Two classical musicians with talented music met each other as a beautiful fate.” Ms. Mai stood pensively and could not hold back her tears of emotion when standing in front of the photos of the late musician.
Artist Trinh Cong Son is introducing exercise equipment to Artist Van Cao at his home - Ho Chi Minh City 1994. Photo: Duong Minh Long
From right to left: NS.TCS, NS.Bao Phuc, Mr. Le Chi Thanh, NS.Tu Huy at Trinh Cong Son's alley on Pham Ngoc Thach Street, District 3, later called "Trinh Alley". Photo: Duong Minh Long
As lovers of Trinh's music since they were teenagers, the couple Dai (31 years old) and Trang (24 years old) in Ho Chi Minh City shared: "When we saw photos of Trinh Cong Son in daily life, we saw the musician's daily life. From there, we understood more about his music."
Dai and Trang - two young people with a special love and attachment to Trinh Cong Son's music. Photo: An Dao
TRINH CONG SON'S MUSIC GOES WITH THE YEARS
Continuing the conversation with the reporter, Ms. Tuyet Mai commented that Trinh's music has many philosophies about life. From the common people to the elite, everyone can listen to Trinh Cong Son's music and absorb it in their own way. The beauty of Trinh's music - according to Ms. Mai - is that it is cheerful, positive and always encourages listeners to move forward. Although sometimes sadness is unavoidable, the sadness in Trinh's music is not oppressive but still has optimism in it.
Daily photos of the late musician were published by photographer Duong Minh Long after 33 years. Photo: An Dao
Coming to Trinh's music with different predestined circumstances, the couple Dai - Trang both felt quite confused when listening to his music at a young age. Trang shared that in the first years when she started "listening" to Trinh's music, she only understood the first few sentences. After a few years, she was able to understand the remaining sentences in a song. As for Dai, reflecting on important events in his life in music, he understood and appreciated the meanings in Trinh's music.
Trinh Cong Son's private corner in his house in the sunny yard, 1996. Photo: Duong Minh Long.
According to him, the current market music scene can shape the taste of music listeners, especially young people. Vibrant, catchy young music genres may be their choice at this age. But at some point in the future, when experiencing changes, people may return to Trinh's music to contemplate more. "Trinh Cong Son's music has penetrated deeply into the lives of many people," Mr. Dai affirmed.
Musician Trinh Cong Son practicing singing with his younger sister - singer Trinh Vinh Trinh in 1995. Later, Trinh Vinh Trinh and his relatives organized many Trinh music nights to commemorate the musician's death anniversary, as a way to continue his legacy. Photo: Duong Minh Long.
Sharing with Travellive reporter, Ms. Tuyet Mai said that at different stages, people have different thoughts and feelings about the same song. However, what makes her more passionate about music is the poetry in the music of the late musician. She commented: "The music of young singers and musicians is modern, attractive, trendy but quickly remembered and quickly forgotten...", she continued "while Trinh Cong Son's music goes with the years!"
Students were guided by teachers to visit and take photos at the exhibition. Photo: An Dao
Perhaps not only Mrs. Mai, Mr. Dai and Ms. Trang, many Trinh music lovers when knowing about the exhibition also want to come here to learn more about the talented musician. The black and white photos of the late musician Trinh Cong Son are arranged like a slow-motion film about special moments in his life. The exhibition will be on display until March 1 at Nguyen Van Binh book street.
