The opening concert “Carnaval de Guitare” on November 1 will showcase special performances from the Festival Guitar Ensemble and the Saigon Guitar Quartet, as well as the Japanese duo of guitarist Toru Kobayashi and mandolinist Mai Hayashi.
Additionally, the second concert titled “East meets West” will captivate audiences with enchanting classical guitar melodies.
During the concert, four talented Japanese guitarists – Watanabe Mihoko, Kazuo Nishimoto, Etsuko Nishimoto, and Gen Matsuda – will perform classical guitar pieces by renowned composers from around the world.
The third concert, “Timeless Melodies,” will showcase outstanding performances by two master guitarists. Paulo Inda embodies the dynamism and passion of Brazil, while Gérard Abiton’s refined and talented guitar-playing style represents the charm of France.
On the final day of the Saigon International Guitar Festival 2023, the audience will have the opportunity to witness the exceptional talent of Polish female guitarist Katarzyna Smolarek and renowned Czech guitarist Leon Koudelak.
These artists will mesmerize the audience with passionate and intense Baroque music performances.
In addition, the event will feature a series of high-quality concerts that offer various valuable programs, including masterclasses, workshops, and lectures, all of which are open to visitors free of charge.
Students and music enthusiasts will have the chance to learn from and engage with esteemed classical guitar professionals, such as Brazil’s Paulo Inda, Japan’s Gen Matsuda, and the Czech Republic’s Leon Koudelak.
Moreover, those interested in classical guitar will have the opportunity to attend a lecture led by renowned Japanese luthier Yuchi Imai.
Tuyen Quang to host big cultural festival in September
Thanh Tuyen Festival will be held from September 12 to 14 in the northern province of Tuyen Quang.
Sam Son sea festival slated for April 21
The 2018 sea festival of Sam Son city of the north central coastal province of Thanh Hoa will take place on April 21, heard a press conference held in the city on April 12.
Ba Ria – Vung Tau to host 2019 Vietnam Film Festival
NDO – The 21st Vietnam Film Festival, themed ‘Developing a national, humanistic, creative and integrated cinema industry of Vietnam’, will take place from November 23-27 in Vung Tau city, the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau.
Exhibition showcases fine art works by typical Asian artists
NDO – An exhibition, displaying fine art works by leading Asian artists, opened at the Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), in Hanoi, on November 5, with the participation of domestic and international artists.
2020 K-Pop Super Concert to wow Hanoi audiences next January
NDO – The 2020 K-Pop Super Concert will take place at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on January 11, 2020, as an activity to celebrate the 27th anniversary diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK), heard a press conference in Hanoi on December 23.
