The prestigious London Orchestra performed 'Marching Song'.

Opening with the Vietnamese national anthem, "Tiến quân ca" (Marching Song), and broadcast live on a large screen on the Ho Guom pedestrian street… these are the gifts that the renowned London orchestra has prepared exclusively for the people of Hanoi during its fourth visit to Vietnam.

Taking place on October 10th and 11th at the Ho Guom Theatre (Hanoi), the 5th annual season of the Vietnam Airlines Classic - Hanoi Concert (VACC) welcomes the return of the London Symphony Orchestra and legendary conductor Sir Antonio Pappano.

Legendary conductor Sir Antonio Pappano

Photo: Organizing Committee

The fourth return of the oldest and most prestigious symphony orchestra in the United Kingdom demonstrates the organizers' persuasive power, the event's prestige, and affirms that Vietnam is gradually becoming a more familiar destination on the global classical music map. This year's highlight is the participation of Sir Antonio Pappano – the renowned conductor who has left his mark on many major stages in London, Rome, and New York. "This is my first time in Vietnam, and I have the opportunity to perform your national anthem with the London Orchestra, a piece that speaks of the challenges faced by people in war. I am truly excited to recreate the most beautiful and captivating rhythm of the marching army and to create the most heroic and powerful version of your national anthem," Sir Antonio Pappano shared at the press conference.

VACC is a program within the "Touching Hanoi" series of activities jointly organized by Vietnam Airlines and the Hanoi People's Committee. Notably, the performance on the evening of October 11th will be broadcast live on a large screen on the Ho Guom pedestrian street, allowing residents and tourists to enjoy it together.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/dan-nhac-london-danh-tieng-trinh-dien-tien-quan-ca-185251010225718254.htm