Snow White praised Chau Thanh for singing a long song that was pleasing to the ears.

The three artists accompanying the program Cai Luong Academy, from left to right: artists Chau Thanh, Bach Tuyet and Thanh Hang - Photo: Provided by the Organizing Committee

Among the four famous cai luong names accompanying the Cai Luong Academy, only Chau Thanh is the rare one to appear in the programs as a coach and judge.

But Snow White invited Chau Thanh to think about it for a reason.

Chau Thanh with his unique long-winded way of singing vọng cổ

Chau Thanh was originally a poor farmer in Tay Ninh. Having a good singing voice, his uncle encouraged him to pursue a singing career.

Starting at Saigon 2 Troupe, then Saigon 3 Troupe, Cao Nguyen, but most prominently he returned to Trung Hieu Opera Troupe with the hit opera The Ma Nguu Case , co-starring with artist Phuong Hang.

Not only impressing with his leading role, what people remember most about Chau Thanh is his unique way of singing long vọng cổ.

Composer Dang Minh affirmed: "Although there are many people who sing long vọng cổ, I affirm that Chau Thanh is a pioneer, creating a new, very unique, and very typical school of long vọng cổ.

When you close your eyes and enjoy, you will find Chau Thanh's voice unmistakable.

Artist Le Thuy, who took care of Chau Thanh when he first started his career, commented:

"This style of singing should be called the Chau Thanh school of long-winded vọng cổ singing. There are variations and innovations but it is still within the orbit of vọng cổ songs, without deviating from the rhythm!"

A working session between judges and students at the Cai Luong Academy - Photo: Provided by the Organizing Committee

Artist Bach Tuyet expressed: "This person is very smart. She knows how to arrange rhythmically and creatively so that when she sings vọng cổ, the listeners will find it pleasing to the ears!"

Perhaps because she recognized the creativity and unique singing style that Chau Thanh had worked hard to achieve, Bach Tuyet did not hesitate to invite him to join her.

In the Cai Luong Academy, Chau Thanh teaches young people the "secret" to being able to sing long vọng cổ. He revealed that he can sing up to 360 words in one vọng cổ verse!

This may seem difficult for newcomers, but it also makes them interested and helps them learn new ways to explore vọng cổ verses that previous artists have spent decades trying to achieve.

The Cai Luong Academy consists of 12 episodes, broadcast on Today TV and People's Artist Bach Tuyet channel from April 2024.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/bach-tuyet-khen-chau-thanh-ca-hoi-dai-nghe-da-tai-20240329104517331.htm