Posts Tagged ‘ opera ’

Competition necessary to develop the arts 

December 31, 2011
Competition necessary to develop the arts 

   The Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra plays at a concert in Hanoi last February Graham Sutcliffe, who has been living in Vietnam for 20 years, is now conductor of the Vietnam National Opera Ballet. Previously, he was the conductor of the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra in Hanoi and also worked in Ho Chi Minh City. [...]

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A luala diary 

December 20, 2011
A luala diary 

  Outdoor classical music concerts reach out to the man on the street A Luala outdoor Concert on 61 Ly Thai To Street, Hanoi on a Saturday morning is a rare sight in the city, and the artists have gathered a curious crowd that soon swells into more than a hundred people Week 1: 3 [...]

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German conductor to direct Mozart, Beethoven compositions in HCMC 

December 6, 2011
German conductor to direct Mozart, Beethoven compositions in HCMC 

Poster for the classical music concert featuring leading Vietnamese artists and German conductor Christian Schumann German conductor Christian Schumann will lead the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera in performing western masterpieces at a classical music concert in the city on December 9. The concert, held at at city’s Opera House, will present works of [...]

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Jobilee Concert celebrates Vietnam-Norway ties 

November 28, 2011
Jobilee Concert celebrates Vietnam-Norway ties 

Twelve year-old violin soloist Ludvig Gudim of Norway. The Jobilee Concert celebrating the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Norway will take place at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House on Sunday, Nov 27. The concert, which follows a similar one held in Hanoi this week, will be performed by The Trondheimsolisten [...]

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World famous Niels Lan Doky to enchant local audience 

November 26, 2011
World famous Niels Lan Doky to enchant local audience 

World famous jazz pianist Niels Lan Doky, born from a Vietnamese father and a Danish mother, will perform in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. World famous Danish artists together with Vietnamese artists will jointly perform in a two-special-night concert to celebrate 40 years anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Wishing upon the [...]

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The sweet best-seller 

November 19, 2011
The sweet best-seller 

  ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet was a roaring success in Ho Chi Minh City, sparking hope for the local ballet scene A scene in the ballet ‘The Nutcracker’ performed on November 12-13 at Ho Chi Minh City’s Opera House Nearly 600 seats in the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House sold out for Vietnam’s first showings [...]

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Hanoi to host Denmark Gala Concert and Ballet 

November 18, 2011
Hanoi to host Denmark Gala Concert and Ballet 

Danish composer Carl Nielsen. A special Danish program of classical ballet, music and contemporary dance will take place at 8 p.m. on November 29 and 30 at the Hanoi Opera House. The Denmark Gala Concert and Ballet features classical ballet by August Bournonville, popular Danish music pieces by Carl Nielsen & N. W. Gade, and [...]

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Free outdoor concerts mark Hanoi Opera’s birthday 

November 13, 2011
Free outdoor concerts mark Hanoi Opera’s birthday 

A LUALA rehearsal on Hanoi’s Ly Thai To Street on November 6 A series of outdoor concerts that come as part of a community music project will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Hanoi Opera House on November 11. The LUALA concert – co-organized by DX Corporation, the Music Publishing House, and the Vietnam National [...]

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European talents take the stage 

October 7, 2011
European talents take the stage 

Austrian cellist Harriet Krijgh Talented Austrian cellist Harriet Krijgh and other foreign artists will perform classical masterpieces in Hanoi in a series of concerts from October 13 to 18. An Austrian embassy statement said the 20-year-old artist, together with the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO) and the Hanoi Symphony Orchestra, will present Beethoven’s Concerto for [...]

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English ballet features local dancer in Vietnam 

September 20, 2011
English ballet features local dancer in Vietnam 

A scene in Vue de l’Autre The world-renowned English National Ballet is touring its Vue de l’Autre, a piece choreographed by Vietnamese dancer Le Ngoc Van, around the country this week, Tuoi Tre reported. Performances by the ballet, including Van, who was born in Hanoi and has worked for the company since 2003, took place [...]

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Vietnam, Cuba foreign ministries to bolster ties

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Vietnam’s top diplomat has affirmed that the Foreign Ministry will closely cooperate with its Cuban counterpart to implement the agreements reached by the two...