People’s Artist is the youngest Deputy Director in the history of Vietnam National Academy of Music
People’s Artist Bui Cong Duy was born in 1981 in Hanoi in a family with an artistic tradition. His father is Professor Bui Cong Thanh, his mother is pianist Thu Lan.
At the age of 4, Bui Cong Duy learned to play the violin under the guidance of his famous father. 6 years later, he and his family went to Russia and began studying with famous professors in the birch land. In 1998, he continued his university studies and postgraduate studies at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory (Russian Federation).
From a very young age, Bui Cong Duy proved his exceptional talent. He won the First Prize and the Gold Medal at the 3rd International Tchaikovsky Music Competition for young artists in 1997 in Saint-Peterbourg.
People’s Artist Bui Cong Duy. (Photo: FBNV)
In 2014, Bui Cong Duy became the first Vietnamese violinist to perform solo with the Berliner Symphoniker Orchestra at Europe’s most prestigious concert hall named Herbert von Karajan. During his musical career, the male artist has traveled in Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Macedonia, Poland, England, Croatia, Russia, Denmark, Norway, in Malaysia, the Philippines, China, Japan, Korea.
People’s Artist Bui Cong Duy has also been a musician in many prestigious and important concerts and musical events such as: “Concert Symphony in Berlin” with the Berliner Symphoniker Orchestra, a special opening concert- music for IPU32 in Hanoi, a special concert for Apec 2017 in Vietnam. , a special concert at the welcoming ceremony of the President of Russia, the President of Korea …
In addition to being a performing artist, Bui Cong Duy also has a PhD and is very involved in teaching music. Since 2017, he has been the Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Academy of Music, specializing in performance activities. He is also the youngest Assistant Director in the nearly 70-year history of this school.
Besides being a famous violinist, Bui Cong Duy is also famous for his role as King Bao Dai in the movie The battleship exploded. This is a historical drama adapted by Colonel – writer Nguyen Xuan Hai from the famous late 80’s intelligence novel by writer Le Tri Ky (The Politicians Club), directed by artist Khuong Duc Thuan and Tran Chi Thanh and the director.
In 2023, artist Bui Cong Duy was awarded the title of People’s Artist by the State.
People’s Artist Bui Cong Duy and pianist Trinh Huong. (Photo: FBNV)
Happy marriage with Doctor, artist Trinh Huong
People’s Artist Bui Cong Duy married musician Phu Quang’s daughter, pianist Trinh Huong. The couple met and fell in love while studying in Russia. Talking about his wife, People’s Artist Bui Cong Duy once affirmed that she is his best friend, always sharing the sweets and the sad in life with her.
Before his death, the musician Phu Quang once told him that Bui Cong Duy was not only a son-in-law but also a friend: “When Trinh Huong asked my opinion on Bui Cong Duy, I told her: Love needs three things. The first thing, of course, is love.
For me, that’s enough. Later, when we became husband and wife, I considered Duy a good friend. Father and son can share a lot with each other, just like friends.”
Talk to Vietnamese people, People’s Artist Bui Cong Duy also admitted that he is very close to his father-in-law. Since they come from the same cradle of classical music, he and musician Phu Quang are in sync with their professional perspectives. In addition, they also share a great passion for football and are fans of the Manchester United team.
On the evening of December 13, 2023, at the funeral of the musician Phu Quang, which took place at the Thien Duc Memorial Park (Phu Ninh district, Phu Tho province), in front of the grave of his father-in-law, the violinist Bui Cong Duy sang the The song is famous Honey, Hanoi city.
