Source: CCTV.com

08-01-2006 15:11

He stands at a towering height with the body weight to match. He is an award winning author and you probably know him as the world class Chinese baritone who is internationally acclaimed and whose operatic talents are praised by none other than Placido Domingo. He is Sun Yu.

Sun Yu usually introduces himself like this, "My name is Sun Yu. I'm Pop Star Sun Guoqing's brother." In China, those who know Sun Guoqing are obviously much more than those who know Sun Yu. But among the overseas Chinese singers, Sun Yu is a famous name. He is the first Chinese to win first place in Wagner's Vocal Contest, and even Placido Domingo has raised his talent. Sun Yu has performed many of the most famous operas, such as Turandot, Themes and Plotsand and Aida. He calls himself "Qiu Piao" in Chinese--a Global Drifter. He went abroad in 1988, living in the United States for 5 years and Germany for 8 years. Recently he focused his career on America again.

In addition to his achievements in opera, Sun is indulging in literature. His father is a writer and his mother is an editor. His nouvelle Setting the Blood Sun with the theme of the educated youth won Unitas Solicit Articles Awards of Taiwan. In addition, he published his volume of essays Naissance, music best seller Brief Biology of Chopin and saga novel Black Butterfly.

In the program, Sun Yu shared his unique story with the audience, and left his amazing voice to the Up-Close studio, please do not miss the opportunity to hear the performance of this incredible professional opera singer.

—Written by Zhang Yao

 

Editor:Chen