Pianist Trần Gia Quang (right) practises with pianist Lương Tố Như in France. They will perform together at Encounter Concert. Photo courtesy of the artist HCM CITY — A concert featuring performances by young Vietnamese pianist Trần Gia Quang and renowned pianist Lương Tố Như will take place in the HCM City …
Read More »Israeli band to perform for free in Hà Nội
HÀ NỘI — The techno-pop-rock band Gute Gute from Israel will ‘salute’ crowds in the capital at a free-entrance show titled The Israeli Dream Beat at the August Revolution Square in Hà Nội on Thursday. The band then will perform at the Huế Festival 2022. Over the last few years, quintet Gute …
Read More »1,000 Vietnamese artists to perform at national dance and music festival 2022
The National Dance and Music Festival creates a platform for artists working in the fields of singing, dancing and music. — VNA/VNS Photo Tuấn Đức ĐẮK LẮK Over 1,000 artists from 22 professional art troupes across Việt Nam will take part in the National Dance and Music Festival 2022 …
Read More »Vietnamese artist named on the shortlist of the largest contemporary art prize
Artist Nguyen Trinh Thi. Photo artreview.com HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese artist Nguyễn Trinh Thi has been named on the shortlist of the UK’s leading biennial exhibition and largest contemporary art prize, Artes Mundi 10 (AM 10). The AM 10, with presenting partner Bagri Foundation, has announced the shortlist of seven international contemporary …
Read More »Paintings by overseas Vietnamese artist showcased in Hà Nội
Artist Minh Đàm. Photo courtesy of the Polish Embassy in Hà Nội HÀ NỘI — The Polish embassy in Hà Nội will organise an exhibition of landscape paintings by a Polish-Vietnamese artist in the city’s centre from June 14-18. Minh Đàm’s exhibit Fantasy on Polish Airs will be running at the Việt Nam Fine Arts …
Read More »Japan-Việt Nam opera project select main performers
HÀ NỘI — Organisers of the “Princess Anio” joint-opera project between Japan and Việt Nam have announced the main actors and actresses. The project celebrates the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Việt Nam. The main actors and actresses who will take part in the project are singers Đào Tố …
Read More »Concert series serves as tribute to composer Nguyễn Văn Quỳ
Composer Nguyễn Văn Quỳ by his piano. Photo courtesy of hanoimoi.com HÀ NỘI — A series of concerts dedicated to composer Nguyễn Văn Quỳ will take place on June 10-12 in the capital’s Old Quarter. The programme features his sonatas, of which two of his nine have won prizes from the …
Read More »Principal dancer dicusses new role in ballet
Việt Nam National Opera & Ballet’s principal dancer Phan Lương. Phan Lương is the principal dancer at Việt Nam National Opera & Ballet (VNOB). He is a soloist at a new ballet Hàm Lệ Minh Châu which opens at Hà Nội Opera House on June 1. Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn …
Read More »Vietnamese tattoo artist enters Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list
Tattoo artist Trần Thị Bích Ngọc. — Photo courtesy of vietnamnet.vn HÀ NỘI — Trần Thị Bích Ngọc, a 28-year-old tattoo artist, has been named in the Art category of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list 2022. The young tattoo artist, also known as Ngọc Like, is renowned for her …
Read More »Special circus show released for Children’s Day
Artists act as animals in the show. — Photo courtesy of Việt Nam Central Circus HÀ NỘI — The Việt Nam Circus Federation is putting on a special show for youngsters to mark Children’s Day. The circus act ‘Lord of the Jungle’ portrays the narrative of animals coexisting in an ancient jungle. The performance marks …
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