For his inaugural performance in Vietnam, the artist has prepared a repertoire of renowned classical pieces. The program includes Chopin’s “Nocturnes,” Rachmaninoff’s “Preludes,” Scriabin’s “Etudes,” and Stravinsky’s “3 movements from Petrushka.”
As a special tribute to the host country, Giltburg will also perform a Vietnamese composition, “Trống cơm” (rice drum) by Dang Huu Phuc.
The 40-year-old pianist, originally from Russia, is acclaimed as one of the most brilliant and captivating concert pianists of his generation. Since his triumph at the Queen Elizabeth International Music Competition in 2013, he has graced the stages of some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls, including the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Carnegie Hall, and the Wiener Konzerthaus.
Giltburg has collaborated with renowned orchestras and conductors on a global scale, such as the Philharmonia Orchestra, the London Philharmonic, and the NHK Symphony. His performances have taken him to iconic venues like the Hamburg Elbphilharmonie, Southbank Centre, and the BBC Proms.
In addition to his live concerts, Giltburg has built a strong online presence through his social media pages, captivating both musicians and non-musicians alike with his passion for music. His online following continues to grow, attracting a diverse audience of music enthusiasts from all over the world.
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.
