教我如何不想她 ─ 斯義桂 Yi-Kwei Sze (1915-1994)

Thank you very much for posting this one! I heard Sze-Yi-Kwei sing this song in Taiwan (in 1967). Sze-Yi-Kwei was well known in the West. In 1970s(?), his recording of Brahms' Four Serious Songs won a Grammy Award; he was invited by Herbert von Karajan to sing the solo bass-baritone role in Beethoven's 9th symphony, etc. He had a versatile repertoire, and excelled in singing Chinese art songs as well. Sze-Yi-Kwei is one of the great classical music singers in the 20th century.

Dear Mr. Chang,

Thank you so very much for sharing this precious information with us.

Have you ever heard he sing "歲月風雲 三套車" ? It is in Russian. My Russian colleagues say his pronunciation is close to perfect and natural. Also, try this one, in Balaika; it's simply lovely.

Happy New Year !

Best regards,
Chih-Huei

Sze-Yi-Kwei could sing in six different languages. He was widely admired for singing Volga Boatman Song, the famous Russian folk song. Unfortunately, I never heard him sing in Russian, either in record or in concert.

Sze-Yi-Kweis voice was deep, resonant, flexible, sensitive, and well controlled. He sang with emotion, sincerity, and dignity.
He blended in what he learned from Alexander Kipnis, his teacher and the legendary bass of the 20th century, with his own unique musicianship.

@c1wang
Thank you very much for pointing out "歲月風雲 三套車" sung by Sze-Yi-Kwei. I listened to it several times.
I dont know the Russian language, but I heard quite a few Russian songs, sung by the famous Russian Bassos including Fyodor Shalyapin , Marc Reisen, etc. I agree with you that Yi-Kwei Tze sang this one with full of expression and with natural beauty. It was so well-sung! It made me realize how versatile Yi-Kwei Tze was as a great singer!!

He used to teach in the Eastman Music School.

I sang this song to an English audience when I was in form 6 studying in Warwick School England in 1972. Just hope that more young people could appreciate music like this?

Dear Chih-Huei,
Hearing this song again for the 1st time today on Youtube after so many years and reading all the comments plus your replies, I have come to the conclusion that you are a very kind and courteous person. All your friends must be very lucky. God bless you!

Dear friend,

Ah, thank you for ypur kind words.
Same here - one sees the good qualities of his own in others. I believe that it is so true. :)
Oh, joy, I'll have to live up to your expections now. Gladly ! :))

Very best regards,
Chih-Huei

Waw.., you were super cool - I did not think that having a girl friend was allowed in "our" days !
: )

Best regards,
Chih-Huei

Well, it depends on which part of the world you live, lucky enough that I was in Hong Kong. We did allowed in our good old days.