During the concert "A night of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9" - taking place at 8 PM on May 10th at the City Theatre (Ho Chi Minh City), the audience will have the opportunity to enjoy two masterpieces, "The Sea Is Calm" and "The Sea Is Smoothly Sailed," by the genius composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
The Beethoven concert, staged and conducted by conductor Tran Nhat Minh, brought together talented artists: Meritorious Artist Pham Khanh Ngoc, Pham Trang, Dao Mac, Phan Hong Dieu, along with the choir of the Ho Chi Minh City Symphony Orchestra - Opera - Ballet Theatre.
Conductor Tran Nhat Minh (pictured above) and Meritorious Artist Pham Khanh Ngoc will participate in the Beethoven concert in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: Organizing Committee).
The sea is one of the greatest sources of inspiration in classical music . Beginning with sounds like waves, "The Sea Is Calm" and "The Voyage Is Smooth" resonate with the inspiring blend of tranquility and ferocity of the ocean.
These two works were written in 1815, while the composer Beethoven was facing hearing loss. However, this only added to the dramatic intensity of the pieces. The scene of the calm sea before the ship begins its journey, combined with the serene melodies, wonderfully portrays the harmony between man and nature.
The composer Beethoven dedicated his entire life to music, bringing about bold innovations and creating works of enduring value.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/dem-nhac-beethoven-sap-dien-ra-tai-tp-hcm-196260423201507413.htm
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