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Diva: Singer My Linh is one of many popular artists scheduled to perform at the gala music show Everlasting. — VNS File Photo |
HA NOI — The second edition of the gala music show Dieu Con Mai (Everlasting) will kick off several cultural activities to celebrate National Day today.
Organised by the online newspaper Vietnamnet, the show, which will present both symphonies and revolution-inspired songs, is expected to be well worth seeing.
The symphonies will include Bai Ca Chim Ung (The Eagle's Song) by late composer Dam Linh, Concerto for Violin & Symphony by Do Hong Quan, and the poetic symphony Hao Khi Thang Long (Thang Long Spirit) by young composer Tran Manh Hung, who was awarded two first prizes by the Viet Nam Musicians Association this year.
Award-winning violinists Bui Cong Duy and Xuan Huy, and pianist Pho An My will join orchestra members to perform the compositions, which will be led by conductor Le Phi Phi.
Popular Vietnamese artists, including singers Hong Nhung, My Linh, Trong Tan, Dang Duong and Duc Tuan, will perform songs by other veteran Vietnamese including Du Kich Song Thao (Thao River Guerrillas), Huong Ve Ha Noi (Longing for Ha Noi), Ca Ngoi Ho Chu Tich (Honourable President Ho), Ha Noi Niem Tin va Hy Vong (Ha Noi – Faith and Hope).
The show will start at 2pm at the Opera House, and will be broadcast live on VCTV.
At 9pm tonight, a stunning fireworks performance will take place at four different locations across the city. Hanoians and visitors will be able to enjoy the 15-minute colourful performance at Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake in Ba Dinh District, Thong Nhat Park in Hai Ba Trung District, and Van Quan Lake in Ha Dong District.
A children's musical performance will also take place tonight at the open-air stage at 16 Le Thai To Street by Hoan Kiem Lake. The show will be one of several free musical performances to be held in 15 cities and provinces nationwide to celebrate Viet Nam Music Day on September 3.
The day will officially kick off with an orchestral and choral performance, which will start at 2pm tomorrow at the Culture & Friendship Palace. Under the batons of conductors Do Hong Quan and Pham Ngoc Khoi, Viet Nam Symphony Orchestra, Viet Nam Traditional Instrument Orchestra, and a choir will perform symphonies by Vietnamese musicians.
The Youth Music show, which will take place at Ly Thai To Square tonight, will feature performances by artists from the Thang Long Song and Dance Theatre.
The pedestrianised area in front of Dong Xuan Market will be turned into a stage for the artists of a folk art troupe under the Music Development Centre. The shows will start at 8pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Movies and exhibition
The on-going domestic movie week to celebrate the National Day, is featuring nearly 20 films and documentaries, including Dung Dot (Don't Burn), Sinh Menh (The Live), Tieng Vi Cam O My Lai (The Sound of the Violin in My Lai). The event will run until next Monday at the National Cinema Centre at 87 Lang Ha Street.
An exhibition showcasing 36 paintings by late master Bui Xuan Phai is another cultural delight for local people and visitors to enjoy during the holiday. Phai, who is known for his paintings depicting the Old Quarter, is considered as one of the founders of Vietnamese modern fine arts.
Taking place at the Goethe Institute at 58 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, the exhibition is to commemorate his 90th birthday. — VNS