Used to be the student with the worst foundation.
Liao Changyong was born in the countryside. /kloc-at the age of 0/4, he first heard Domingo's aria on the loudspeaker in his hometown. At that time, he didn't know what opera was, but the master's unusually beautiful singing touched the hearts of young people. From then on, he remembered Domingo's name. 18 years later, this teenager in a remote rural area has stood on the stage of the world-famous opera house and performed with Master Domingo.
Looking back on my days in Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Liao Changyong said that when I was at school, I didn't even know the most basic musical instrument, the piano, and I rarely saw it. While other students are practicing singing, I am practicing the piano. It can be said that I spend much more time practicing the piano than singing. He joked, so I found a wife who plays the piano.
An "anonymous" relationship with his wife
"I come from an ordinary family in the countryside. My father died early, so my mother has been pulling our four children, and the economic conditions at home are not good. The monthly living expenses are collected by my mother and several sisters, from 60 yuan to 80 yuan. Before I met my wife, my living standard was really difficult to maintain. My mother sold my house. Because of my poor nutrition and clothes, my wife thought I was a peasant worker when she first saw me under the stage. Since then, my wife has often sent me anonymous letters to encourage me. Every time, I stuffed 50 yuan in the letter and told me to eat more. " Speaking of his wife's timely help, Liao Changyong looked grateful. "I feel very lucky. I met my wife when I needed help most, and my wife's family regarded me as their own child. "
A good wife is a school.
Now, Liao Changyong has been with his wife for more than ten years. He thinks a good wife is a school. Liao Changyong said, "I always say I'm lucky. I am lucky in my studies. I met many people who helped me, and I also met many people who helped me in my life. I think I am the luckiest. God gave me such a good wife. When choosing a spouse, many people usually look at the young man's family background and his development, but when my wife and I are together, she thinks: this young man sings very well, but he is poor, and I want to help him. It's a simple idea. In our years of contacts, from falling in love to getting married and having children, she gave me a lot. First of all, she told me to guard against arrogance and rashness and keep my true colors. Let me stay calm. I always say that my wife is very clever. Her cleverness lies not in other aspects, but in her care for me. Because artists are sometimes very emotional, and sometimes after the performance, what others say is good, you will easily swell up, and my wife is a pot of cold water. So every time I go home, I am ready to go back and be criticized. "
Singing won Domingo's friendship.
1September 1996, Liao Changyong went to France to participate in the 4th1Toulouse International Vocal Competition. With good artistic accomplishment and confident timbre, he won the first prize in the competition, which is the highest honor for China players in recent ten years. After winning the prize, Liao Changyong wants to take part in an opera competition named after the famous tenor Domingo. Many people advised him that there is no need to compete, and a first place is enough for you to eat for a lifetime. However, Liao Changyong won the championship again in the fierce competition of experts, and won Domingo's friendship with singing.
1In February 1998, Domingo recommended him to attend a local New Year concert in Tokyo, and they also performed a duet in the opera Don Carlo. After the performance, Domingo said to Liao Changyong, "If we can play the opera together, it will be very enjoyable." 65438-0999, Liao Changyong went to new york for short-term study. He went to metropolitan opera to see Domingo's performance. After the performance, he trotted backstage and found Domingo taking off his makeup. Domingo was shocked when he saw Liao Changyong, then hugged Liao Changyong in surprise, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Where have you been hiding? We have been looking for you for almost a year. " On the same day, Domingo postponed other appointments to catch up with Liao Changyong.