The evening’s program commences with a selection of renowned international classical pieces. Audiences will be treated to Tristezza (Sadness) by Paolo Tosti, Quando m’envo (Musetta’s Waltz) by Puccini, Torna a Surriento (Come Back to Sorrento) by Ernesto De Curtis, and Gioachino Rossini’s Come un’ape ne’ giorni d’aprile (Like a Bee on April Days). A delightful journey through beloved and celebrated classical music.
The concert continues with a tribute to Vietnamese songwriting. Local talents will perform Ru Con Mùa Đông (Winter Lullaby) by Dang Huu Phuc and Sông Lô (Lo River) by Van Cao, offering a unique blend of Vietnamese cultural heritage and musical artistry.
This event follows the successful celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Italian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, which included a concert at the National Academy of Music in Hanoi in March. It promises to be a memorable evening, showcasing the talents of Soprano Hien Nguyen and Baritone Quoc Dat.
Soprano Hien Nguyen is an accomplished musician, having studied at the Vietnam National Academy of Music and later winning a scholarship to immerse herself in Italian language and culture at the University for Foreigners Perugia. Baritone Quoc Dat, a rising star, gained recognition as the winner of the 2023 National Opera and Chamber Singing Competition.
Concert features Italy’s opera excerpts
NDO – The Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will cooperate with the Italian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City to organise an Italian music night on October 5 featuring excerpts from famous Italian operas.
London’s famous orchestra to return Hanoi for the third time
NDO – The over 100-year-old London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) will return to the capital city of Hanoi for their third concert there on October 5 at the monument area dedicated to King Ly Thai To.
Trang Trinh’s musical dream
Pianist Trinh Mai Trang (also known as Trang Trinh) graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in London. She has a long list of international prizes and has all the criteria needed to flourish on the Western stage but she chose to come back to her fatherland to realize the dream of bringing classical music to the masses in her own way.
Stamp set on the great composer Beethoven to be issued
The Hanoitimes – The stamp set called “Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)” to commemorate and honor the great composer’s dedication to the music and art.
Piano solo concert celebrates 250th birthday of composer Beethoven
NDO – A piano solo concert entitled “The Memorial” is scheduled to take place at the French Cultural Institute in Trang Tien Street, Hanoi, on December 28 to celebrate the 250th birthday anniversary of great composer Beethoven.
