Vo Minh Lam, Ho Ngoc Trinh, Ngoc Doi: What do the "hot seats" of season 20 of "Golden Bell of Traditional Music" say?

Twenty years is not a long time in a person's life, but it is enough for a generation of artists to mature, from young, ambitious contestants on the "Golden Bell of Traditional Opera" stage to become typical faces of today's Cai Luong stage. It is truly complete when the 20th season of the competition witnesses: People's Artist Ho Ngoc Trinh, Meritorious Artist Vo Minh Lam and Meritorious Artist Ngoc Doi - three former contestants, now returning with a special responsibility: "sitting in the hot seat" of the Jury. They also lead and train young contestants in the final ranking round.

Vo Minh Lam encourages contestants

With extensive professional experience and deep empathy, the three artists are not only judges, but also "companions" who help contestants maintain their spirits, shine confidently, and not be too stressed in each performance.

People's Artist Ho Ngoc Trinh shared: "I still remember the feeling of excitement when I first stood on the "Golden Bell of Traditional Opera" stage. Therefore, when training and judging, I always put myself in the position of the contestants to understand and support them as much as possible."

Meritorious Artist Vo Minh Lam confided: "The contest is not only to find good voices, but also a place to practice professional skills. I hope young people will consider this a valuable opportunity to learn and grow."

Meritorious Artist Ngoc Doi expressed: "When I see the determined eyes of the students, I see my image from the past. The important thing is that the students must maintain their love and passion for Cai Luong for a long time, not just stop at one competition."

Vo Minh Lam is excited about the contestants' experiences.

This year, the Organizing Committee has made many notable improvements. The 32 candidates in the Selection round not only compete through their singing but also participate in social activities and real-life experiences, helping them become more aware of the responsibility of an artist - in addition to talent, they also need to contribute and commit to the community.

Originating in 2006, "Chuong Vang Vong Co" has become a prestigious art playground, accompanying audiences who love Cai Luong for two decades, discovering and nurturing talented singers, contributing to inheriting and developing Cai Luong art in modern life.

Meritorious Artist Vo Minh Lam said: "The 20th season has just had a promising official introduction, opening a new journey for young talents when they have valuable experiences. In the near future, they will be able to visit famous artists who have been associated with "Chuong Vang vong co" such as: People's Artist Bach Tuyet, People's Artist Minh Vuong, People's Artist Thanh Tuan, visit veteran artists at Thi Nghe Artist Retirement Center...".

Readers and audiences are invited to watch the program "Artists and Stage": Accompanying the 20th "Golden Bell of Traditional Opera" contest in 2025 to listen to interesting and surprising shares from three artists - three emotional career stories, from the past stepping into the spotlight to the journey of inspiring the new generation. HTV9: 12:30 p.m. Sunday, August 10; rebroadcast at 2:30 p.m. Monday, August 11, 2025.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/vo-minh-lam-ho-ngoc-trinh-ngoc-doi-noi-gi-khi-ngo-ghe-nong-mua-thu-20-chuong-vang-vong-co-196250810082202825.htm