Famed Chinese tenor to teach his craft online

Chinese tenor Dai Yuqiang will offer online courses on singing. Photo provided to China Daily

Dai's learning experience with renowned tenor Pavarotti also inspired him to do such an online course. He first met Pavarotti during the Three Tenors Concert at the Forbidden City in 2001. Dai's singing talent impressed Pavarotti, who recommended him to opera houses in Europe.

"That experience was a lifelong treasure. If I could share my learning experience with Pavarotti online, many students will benefit," he says.

He also points out that some of the teachers at music conservatories, especially in second- and third-tier cities, have less performance experience.

"All they have is just singing theories, which is not enough for students," he says.

Besides giving courses, students are expected to upload their singing videos and Dai will pick up four students every week to give face-to-face training. The students will also have changes to perform with Dai.

The online courses will be an extension to the series concerts, Singing for You - Dai Yuqiang and Future Stars, which Dai started in August 2013. It has toured the country throughout 2014.

During each concert, he introduces the background of each aria and song before the vocalists perform. Dai says that, during the concerts, he will discuss the background behind the works, anecdotes related to the composers and performers, and the history of the music.

"The feedback from the concerts was beyond my expectation, and I believe that the future of Chinese opera relies on these young singers and young audiences," he says.

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