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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Artists to perform classical masterpieces
Oboe player Hoàng Mạnh Lâm will perform with foreign artists at the concert. — Photo topwines.com.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese and foreign artists will perform together at a classical music concert on September 29. They will perform London Trio No 3 for Flute, Oboe and Bassoon by Joseph Haydn, a collection of Vietnamese folk songs by Đặng Hữu Phúc, Trio Op13-2 for Flute, Bassoon and Piano by Amedee Rasetti and Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano by Andre Previn. The artists include Oliver Wild (flute), Hoàng Mạnh Lâm (oboe), Yuta Yasutake (bassoon), Nguyễn Quỳnh Chân (piano) and jazz pianist Sakai Haruka. Wild was born in Germany and began learning the flute at the age of nine. He later received lessons from flautists of the Augsburg Theatre and the Bavarian State pera in Munich, before embarking on his studies at the University of Music Saarbrucken. Very recently, Wild … [Read more...] about Artists to perform classical masterpieces
Belgian jazz quartet to perform in Hanoi
The concerts are scheduled to take place at the Vietnam National Academy of Music in Hanoi on September 25 and at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House on September 28. The events are organised by the Wallonie-Bruxelles Delegation to Vietnam on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of a bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and Wallonie-Bruxelles (1993-2018). The concerts will also feature two popular Vietnamese jazz artists Quyen Van Minh and Quyen Thien Dac. Steve Houben has performed with music legends such asChet Baker, Mike Stern, George Coleman, Gerry Mulligan, Clark Terry, Joe Eardley, Joe Newman, etc. His music ability, talent for improvisation, and relentless creativity have led to him becoming a widely known artist in the world and an icon of Belgium jazz music. Grégory Houben is a multi-talented artist. He learned to play the trumpet, but his heart was always torn between music and acting, between jazz and French songs, between his beloved homeland … [Read more...] about Belgian jazz quartet to perform in Hanoi
Int’l stars perform in Hanoi
VietNamNet Bridge – Soul Bar Hanoi will organise nights of live music featuring international artists, free of charge. A jazz/folk concert featuring Felipe Salas Sandoval will take place on September 1. — Photo courtesy of Soul Bar A show presenting a mix of soul and jazz covers by Naomi and Traolach McSwiney, a brother sister duo from Ireland, will take place on August 31. Naomi is an emerging singer songwriter and is accompanied on acoustic guitar by her brother who plays with a very original and rhythmic style. She has written and arranged a number of original songs. Her expressive melodies display lyrical depth and her powerful, soulful vocals are sure to draw listeners in. A jazz/folk concert featuring Felipe Salas Sandoval will take place on September 1. Sandoval is a composer, performer, producer and sound designer. His most recent solo project, SalaS, blends melodies and rhythms of South American Folk with popular music, combining electric guitar, voice … [Read more...] about Int’l stars perform in Hanoi
Int’l stars perform in HN
A jazz/folk concert featuring Felipe Salas Sandoval will take place on September 1. — Photo courtesy of Soul BarViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Soul Bar Hanoi will organise nights of live music featuring international artists, free of charge. A show presenting a mix of soul and jazz covers by Naomi and Traolach McSwiney, a brother sister duo from Ireland, will take place on August 31. Naomi is an emerging singer songwriter and is accompanied on acoustic guitar by her brother who plays with a very original and rhythmic style. She has written and arranged a number of original songs. Her expressive melodies display lyrical depth and her powerful, soulful vocals are sure to draw listeners in. A jazz/folk concert featuring Felipe Salas Sandoval will take place on September 1. Sandoval is a composer, performer, producer and sound designer. His most recent solo project, SalaS, blends melodies and rhythms of South American Folk with popular music, combining electric guitar, … [Read more...] about Int’l stars perform in HN