Theme contents and composition types of musician Ho Bac’s works

Abstract

“He is the one willing to go and write. Quiet, unpretentious, diligent, and hardworking like a bee-sucking pistil to bring the golden fragrant drops of honey back to life”, journalist Le Viet commented about Ho Bac, one of the musicians whose works have been well received by the general public. Ho Bac's creations are the result of the tireless artistic labor of an artist and a cultural soldier. He has shown works with a variety of styles, themes, and genres. His works cover a wide range of topics, including love for the homeland, praising the Party, Uncle Ho, images of soldiers, love between soldiers and people throughout the ages, and the work of constructing a democratic society, etc. He composed mostly for vocal music, with a large number of songs, and choral songs.