This renowned opera, having witnessed tremendous global success, is now making its debut in Vietnam, where it will be performed in its entirety for the very first time.
Based on the original work by Italian composer Francesco Maria Piave, the opera is an adaptation of the novel ‘La Dame aux Camélias’ (1848) by the celebrated French writer Alexandre Dumas. It narrates the tale of Violetta, a French courtesan during the 19th century, an era characterized by the harsh treatment of women, denying them ownership of property, access to education, and a respectable standing in society.
The Vietnamese production will feature exceptional soloists, including To Loan, Lan Nhung, Truong Linh, Thanh Binh, and Huy Duc, alongside talented artists from the Vietnam National Opera & Ballet, the VNOB Belcanto Chorus, and the Hanoi Voices International Choir.
Beverly Blankenship, the director of the opera, expressed her excitement about staging “La Traviata” for the first time. She hopes that Vietnamese audiences will be captivated by this world-class musical masterpiece, evoking strong emotions and leaving a lasting impression.
Phan Manh Duc, the director of the VNOB, highlighted that this opera performance marks a significant milestone, celebrating one year since the Ho Guom Opera’s inauguration.
Poetic masterpiece ‘Tale of Kieu’ will be adapted into a musical theatre production by French artists
Vietnam’s 18th century poetic masterpiece ‘Tale of Kieu’ by celebrated poet Nguyen Du will be adapted into a musical theatre production for the first time by French artists at a performance to be held in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi this September. Nhandan Online reports.
French artists to adapt Vietnam’s masterpiece ‘Tale of Kieu’ into musical theatre
NDO – Vietnam’s 18th century poetic masterpiece ‘Tale of Kieu’ by celebrated poet Nguyen Du will be adapted into a musical theatre production for the first time by French artists at a performance to be held in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi this September.
Vietnamese, French performers join hands to bring “Kieu Story” to opera
Masterpiece “Kieu Story” by renowned poet Nguyen Du has been brought to the new genre of opera under the name of “Kim Van Kieu” by Vietnamese and French performers.
Opera “Semele” to be screened in HCM City
Renowned opera “Semele”, staged by the Zurich Opera House in Switzerland in December 2018, will be screened at Kafnu co-working space in Binh Thanh District, HCMC on March 7.
‘Les Misérables’ on the Vietnamese stage
NDO – ‘Les Misérables’ – the classic work of French writer Victor Hugo will be performed for the first time on November 21-22 at the Hanoi Opera House.
