Liu Huan
Encyclopedia
Liu Huan is a Chinese
Mandopop
singer and songwriter.
in Tianjin
in 1981. Four years later, he graduated from the University of International Relations
in Beijing
, majoring in French
. During his university days, he participated in a French songwriting competition and won the first prize, as well as a sponsorship from the French government
to go on a tour to Paris
. Following that, Liu was sent to the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in China, and the time he spent there had a definite influence on his music.
Liu has performed the theme songs for a number of television series. The first song he performed, in 1987, was Sun in Heart (心中的太阳), for Snowing City (雪城). He is also well-known for performing the iconic theme song, Heroes' Song (好汉歌), of the 1997 TV series The Water Margin
. His song, Asking Myself a Thousand Times (千萬次的問) has also remained in the top position for ten weeks on Chinese radio stations. In 1990, Liu performed the official theme song Asian Mighty Winds (亚洲雄风) with Wei Wei
at 1990 Asian Games
in Beijing.
On 19 March 2004, Liu held his first concert ever in his 19 year long career in the Capital Indoor Stadium
, Beijing
, called "Huange 2004" (欢歌2004). Other singers present at his concert included Na Ying
, Sun Nan
, Sha Baoliang and Warren Mok
. In 2006, Liu held his second concert in the Shanghai Indoor Stadium
, with fellow singers Na Ying, Sun Nan, Warren Mok and Song Zuying
present as guests. On 3 July 2007, Liu, Liao Changyong and Warren Mok held a "Zhenhan" music concert in the Great Hall of the People
, Beijing. The singers introduced a blend of popular
and classical music
in their performance. On 8 August 2008, Liu performed the official theme song You and Me with British singer Sarah Brightman
at 2008 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony
in Beijing.
Apart from being a singer-songwriter, Liu is also a teacher. He taught in the University of International Relations
and is currently teaching history of Western music in the University of International Business and Economics
.
Chinese people
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Mandopop
Mandopop
Mandopop is a colloquial abbreviation for "Mandarin popular music." It is categorized as a subgenre of commercial Chinese-language music within C-pop. Mandopop was the first variety of popular music in Chinese to establish itself as a viable industry. As the name implies, Mandopop features songs...
singer and songwriter.
Biography
Liu graduated from Yaohua High SchoolYaohua High School
Yaohua High School is a key school directly under the Tianjin Municipal Committee of Education, in the People's Republic of China.- Introduction :...
in Tianjin
Tianjin
' is a metropolis in northern China and one of the five national central cities of the People's Republic of China. It is governed as a direct-controlled municipality, one of four such designations, and is, thus, under direct administration of the central government...
in 1981. Four years later, he graduated from the University of International Relations
University of International Relations
University of International Relations is an institute of higher education located in Beijing that was first established in 1949 to train foreign affairs cadres...
in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, majoring in French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
. During his university days, he participated in a French songwriting competition and won the first prize, as well as a sponsorship from the French government
Government of France
The government of the French Republic is a semi-presidential system determined by the French Constitution of the fifth Republic. The nation declares itself to be an "indivisible, secular, democratic, and social Republic"...
to go on a tour to Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
. Following that, Liu was sent to the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in China, and the time he spent there had a definite influence on his music.
Liu has performed the theme songs for a number of television series. The first song he performed, in 1987, was Sun in Heart (心中的太阳), for Snowing City (雪城). He is also well-known for performing the iconic theme song, Heroes' Song (好汉歌), of the 1997 TV series The Water Margin
The Water Margin (1997 TV series)
The Water Margin is a 1998 Chinese television series adapted from Shi Nai'an's classical novel of the same title. It was produced by CCTV with Zhang Jizhong as producer. It was first broadcast in China in January 1998...
. His song, Asking Myself a Thousand Times (千萬次的問) has also remained in the top position for ten weeks on Chinese radio stations. In 1990, Liu performed the official theme song Asian Mighty Winds (亚洲雄风) with Wei Wei
Wei Wei (singer)
Wei Wei is a Mandopop singer and actress. She was born in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia and was raised in Liuzhou, Guangxi.Wei Wei recently performed at the opening ceremony of the , as well as at the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics...
at 1990 Asian Games
1990 Asian Games
The 11th Asian Games also known as XI Asiad were held from September 22, 1990 to October 7, 1990 in Beijing, China. It was the first large-scale international sports event to be held in the People's Republic of China. A total number of 6,122 athletes, coming from 37 countries, competed in 29 sports...
in Beijing.
On 19 March 2004, Liu held his first concert ever in his 19 year long career in the Capital Indoor Stadium
Capital Indoor Stadium
The Capital Indoor Stadium is an indoor arena in Beijing, China that was built in 1968. It hosted matches between national table tennis teams of China and the United States in 1971; these matches were part of the exchange program known as ping pong diplomacy.Capital Indoor Stadium recently...
, Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, called "Huange 2004" (欢歌2004). Other singers present at his concert included Na Ying
Na Ying
Na Ying is a Chinese vocalist. She is considered as one of the best present-day female singers in Mainland China, having sold more than 10 million albums. She is also noted for her buoyant and forthright personality....
, Sun Nan
Sun Nan
Sun Nan born February 18, 1969) is a famous pop singer from mainland China. He is a native of Dalian.He is one of the most popular artists from mainland China.-Career:In the 1990s he was considered a frontline singer in the Beijing music scene...
, Sha Baoliang and Warren Mok
Warren Mok
Warren Mok , is a Hong Kong operatic tenor who has performed many leading roles since his European debut in 1987 at the Deutsche Oper Berlin. He has a repertoire of 50 operatic roles, including Calaf in Turandot, Cavaradossi in Tosca, Don José in Carmen and Radames in Aida...
. In 2006, Liu held his second concert in the Shanghai Indoor Stadium
Shanghai Indoor Stadium
Shanghai Indoor Stadium is a multi-purpose gymnasium, in Shanghai, China.Hailed as a great feat of engineering at the time of its construction, the building is now considered dated and out-classed, by newly constructed sporting facilities nearby. It is now used mostly for entertainment events,...
, with fellow singers Na Ying, Sun Nan, Warren Mok and Song Zuying
Song Zuying
Song Zuying is an ethnic Miao Chinese singer.-Biography:Song was born in Guzhang county, part of a Miao autonomous prefecture in Hunan and studied at the Central Institute for Nationalities in Beijing. Her father died when she was 12, and she is the oldest daughter. In 1991, she joined the Chinese...
present as guests. On 3 July 2007, Liu, Liao Changyong and Warren Mok held a "Zhenhan" music concert in the Great Hall of the People
Great Hall of the People
The Great Hall of the People is located at the western edge of Tiananmen Square, Beijing, People's Republic of China, and is used for legislative and ceremonial activities by the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China. It functions as the People's Republic of China's...
, Beijing. The singers introduced a blend of popular
Popular music
Popular music belongs to any of a number of musical genres "having wide appeal" and is typically distributed to large audiences through the music industry. It stands in contrast to both art music and traditional music, which are typically disseminated academically or orally to smaller, local...
and classical music
Classical music
Classical music is the art music produced in, or rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present times...
in their performance. On 8 August 2008, Liu performed the official theme song You and Me with British singer Sarah Brightman
Sarah Brightman
Sarah Brightman is an English classical crossover soprano, actress, songwriter and dancer. She is famous for possessing a vocal range of over 3 octaves and singing in the whistle register...
at 2008 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony
2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
The 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony was held at the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest. It began at 8:00 pm China Standard Time on August 8, 2008, as 8 is considered to be a lucky number. The number 8 is associated with prosperity and confidence in Chinese culture...
in Beijing.
Apart from being a singer-songwriter, Liu is also a teacher. He taught in the University of International Relations
University of International Relations
University of International Relations is an institute of higher education located in Beijing that was first established in 1949 to train foreign affairs cadres...
and is currently teaching history of Western music in the University of International Business and Economics
University of International Business and Economics
The University of International Business and Economics , is a university in Beijing, China. Currently, UIBE has over 11,000 students from China and over 2,500 international students from more than 100 countries....
.