Hearing loss has been difficult to avoid for many musicians – especially those playing in the lively and dynamic Peking Opera.
For dedicated musician Yao Hong, professional music has been a lifelong passion. “I started to learn Huqin (a traditional Chinese instrument) when I was five,” he says, “and I applied for the School of Chinese Theater Arts at 13.”
His wife adds, “The working environment at the Peking Opera is quite noisy, especially during acrobatic fighting scenes.”
Yao Hong continues: “The gong player stood and played the gong next to me. As a result it caused me to have hearing loss.”
Communication between us became more friendly and more natural. The hearing aids help me stay devoted to the work I’m engaged in, to live life youthfully, to create connections, and enjoy happiness in my life.
“While watching TV, I used to turn the uvolumep to a very high level. The noise made my wife extremely uncomfortable. After beginning to wear hearing aids with Bluetooth®, I can turn down the TV volume.”
It was strenuous to communicate with you
“While speaking with others I often had to ask them to repeat their words,” says the music maestro.
His wife continues: “Sometimes, while driving around, he would respond with “huh?” during our conversations.”
Turning to him, she says, “It was a strenuous job to communicate with you. It was time to get you a pair of hearing aids.”
