The famous musician Xiao Bai died in Shanghai Huadong Hospital on April 23 due to ineffective treatment. He was 90 years old. Mr. Xiao devoted his life to the art of Chinese chorus. He was a very An excellent conductor and composer, many younger generations in the music industry felt sad to hear the news of his death.

Xiao Bai is a Manchu. When he was 15 years old, he joined the school choir and embarked on a musical career. He graduated from the Conducting Department of Shanghai Conservatory of Music and also studied composition. Xiao Bai was a former The permanent conductor of the Shanghai Opera House. After retiring from the Opera House, Xiao Bai continued to devote himself to his beloved choral art.

As a composer, Xiao Bai created a large number of works in various genres. He is particularly good at grand works, including seven cantata, three suites, three symphonies, two dance dramas, and vocal suites. Four works, including the dance drama "Yue Fei" he created, were performed at the Hong Kong Asian Arts Festival, and the opera "Look Up to the Sky and Scream" won the Special Award from the Ministry of Culture and the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Shanghai Arts Festival.

Farewell My Concubine, written by Xiao Bai, was performed at the Central Opera House and Shanghai Opera House. This work also won the New Play Award at the Shanghai International Arts Festival. In addition, he has also written many Film and television music, and music theory monographs have been published, providing many works for younger generations to learn from.

As a conductor, in addition to performing various symphonies and vocal concerts, he also held numerous lectures and demonstration performances. Xiao Bai once directed the Shenzhen Musicians Association Chorus at the 5th Italian He won the gold medal and the best performance award at the International Choral Competition. He also received the only special award for best conductor personally awarded by the chairman of the competition organizing committee.

The chorus "Happiness River" created by Xiao Bai won the first prize in the 7th World Youth Festival large-scale work competition, the opera "Looking Up to the Sky and Screaming" won the Special Award of the Ministry of Culture, and the opera "Farewell My Concubine" Won the 13th Wenhua Award and 5 individual awards. Xiao Bai has devoted his whole life to the art of chorus, and wishes the old man a good journey.