The first performance themed "Classical Meets Jazz" will take place at HCMC Opera House on June 29 with the participation of the Saigon Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (SPYO) and the JumpforJazz band from Hanoi. The newly Saigon Philharmonic Youth Orchestra – SPYO has been established for young artists aged between 18 and 25, aiming at reaching a new audience. The orchestra’s founders, Amberstone Media, HCMC Conservatory of Music, and the Saigon Philharmonic Orchestra – SPO, expect the SPYO will bring classical music closer to its young audience by rejuvenating this musical genre as well as contribute to the diversified music sector in HCMC . The five-member band JumpforJazz consists of saxophonist Nguyen Bao Long - music director and band leader, electronic bass player Vu Ngoc Ha, pianist Nguyen Huu Vuong and percussionist Hoang Ha, besides guitarist Trinh Thy San. Meanwhile the Italian quartet and renowned musician Enzo Favata will perform their show titled Enzo … [Read more...] about Sat, Sun night’s weekend of Jazz performances in HCMC
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Young string quartet honours Vietnamese composers
HCM CITY – Saigon Philharmonic Youth Orchestra’s string quartet will honour famous Vietnamese composers in the “Dấu Ấn” (Hallmark) concert in HCM City on May 11. The quartet, consisting of violinists Lâm Hoài Bảo and Đoàn Trọng Hồ Nguyên, violist Nguyễn Kim Châu Giang, and cellist Nguyễn Hoàng Lê Quyên, will play works by popular composers including Trịnh Công Sơn, Thanh Tùng, Dương Thụ, Quốc Bảo, Bảo Chấn, Anh Quân, and Ngọc Lễ. The songs will include Cuối Cùng Cho Một Tình Yêu (Last Thing for Love) by Trịnh Công Sơn, Hoa Cỏ Mùa Xuân (Flowers of Spring) by Bảo Chấn, Cho Em Một Ngày (Give Me One Day) by Dương Thụ, and Vĩnh Việt Mùa Hè (Goodbye Summer) by Thanh Tùng. The concert … [Read more...] about Young string quartet honours Vietnamese composers
SPYO aims to inspire love for classical music
Viet Nam News The Saigon Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (SPYO) debuted in HCM City with the goal of rejuvenating symphonic music and introducing a musical genre that is not well known or easily accessed by the public. Thu Ngân spoke with Nguyễn Bảo Anh, artistic director of SPYO, about the orchestra and the efforts to revive interest in symphonic music. Can you tell us something about SPYO? Why is it debuting at this time? What was the main goal for establishing the orchestra? The Saigon Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (SPYO) was established with the aim of rejuvenating symphonic music and introducing what may be commonly known as a "hard-to-digest" genre to the public and community. The orchestra targets music lovers aged 18-25, and we hope to encourage young audiences to experiment with and be inspired by different music genres and cultures. We want to be the common voice for young people in promoting the music and culture of HCM City. I think the most … [Read more...] about SPYO aims to inspire love for classical music
Youth orchestra launched in city
The orchestra’s founders, Amberstone Media, HCMC Conservatory of Music, and the Saigon Philharmonic Orchestra – SPO, expect the SPYO will bring classical music closer to its young audience by rejuvenating this musical genre as well as contribute to the diversified music sector in HCMC . The group gave a premiere, “Once Upon a Spring - The Very Best of Tchaikovsky” in HCMC on January 13 under the baton of its Executive Director, Fan Ting. The concert featuring works by Tchaikovsky was supported by the Classical Music Society Hong Kong Vietnam, Soul Music & Performing Arts Academy – SMPAA, Hungarian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, Renaissance Collection company. The SPYO will offer a series of outdoor concerts in front of the municipal opera house every week to introduce and inspire the classic music to young listeners. Artistic director of the SPYO is musician Nguyen Bao Anh who graduated from the Royal College of Music in London. The musician … [Read more...] about Youth orchestra launched in city
Saigon Philharmonic Youth Orchestra debuts in HCM City
Members of the Saigon Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (SPYO) perform in HCM City. — VNS Photo Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The Saigon Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (SPYO) debuted on Sunday in HCM City with the aim of rejuvenating symphonic music and introducing a musical genre that is not well known or easily accessed by the public. SPYO aims to be the common voice for young people by promoting the music and culture of HCM City and delighting audiences of all ages with performances that will only improve over time. Targeting young music lovers aged 18-25, SPYO hopes to encourage young audiences to experiment and experience different music genres and cultures. SPYO members will be mentored by active members of the Sài Gòn Philharmonic Orchestra and conductors of regional and international repute. Nguyễn Bảo Anh, artistic director of SPYO, said: “I think the most effective way for Vietnamese youth to easily access symphonic music is for the city to … [Read more...] about Saigon Philharmonic Youth Orchestra debuts in HCM City