Braving the rain with Tran Manh Tuan, Hong Nhung, and Quang Dung at the concert commemorating Trinh Cong Son.

Despite the heavy rain, hundreds of spectators flocked to Ho Chi Minh City's Book Street, joining in singing the song "Nối vòng tay lớn" (Joining Hands in a Great Circle) at a concert commemorating musician Trịnh Công Sơn.

Singers, the family of musician Trinh Cong Son, and the audience sang the songs "Let's Love Each Other" and "Joining Hands" to conclude the " Peaceful Folk Songs" concert - Photo: TTD

On the afternoon of April 1st, a music night was held at the Ho Chi Minh City Book Street to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the death of musician Trinh Cong Son.

With the theme "Nursery Rhymes of Peace," the program aims to commemorate the 50th anniversary of peace and the end of war – a milestone in history and a source of pride for Vietnamese people before the world .

The musician Trịnh Công Sơn will always be here.

Although the program started at 5 PM, many spectators flocked to Ho Chi Minh City's Book Street from 4 PM onwards, waiting for the music night to begin. Speaking to Tuoi Tre Online , some said they arrived early to avoid missing this special moment.

The program attracted not only elderly people with graying hair, but also many young people, students, and foreign tourists. They all shared a common passion and love for Trinh Cong Son's music.

A large audience attended the "Peaceful Folk Songs" music night - Photo: TTD

MC Tung Leo, speaking on behalf of the family, said: "Please refer to him as 'musician Trinh Cong Son' instead of 'the late musician Trinh Cong Son.' Because he is still here with us. He is also attending this program today, and we believe that."

The program began with the song "Like a Blue Marble" in a bilingual Vietnamese-English version, performed by a special singer representing the fourth generation of composer Trinh Cong Son's family.

According to MC Tùng Leo, this song was outside the program's script and did not align with the theme of 50 years of peace.

However, after consideration, the family decided to choose this song as the opening because "instead of saying something far-fetched, let's start by saying that everyone has chosen this 'blue marble' as their home."

"The Special Singer" - the 4th generation in the family of musician Trinh Cong Son - Photo: TTD

And indeed, "Like a Blue Marble" was the perfect choice to open the show. Without anyone prompting them, hundreds of audience members began humming along to the familiar melody , "Like a blue marble/This earth spins/Our house is small/In the heart of a homeland...".

Immediately afterwards, the program takes the audience back to the past, revisiting a time of war, suffering, but also full of hope, through the lens of musician Trinh Cong Son. Those were years that can be summed up in one word: waiting – waiting to see the homeland shine brightly.

Singer Tan Son plays guitar and sings the song "Let the Sun Sleep Peacefully" - Photo: TTD

In the first chapter, the legendary songs range from the poignant longing for peace in songs like "Waiting to See My Homeland Shine Brightly," "Let the Sun Sleep Peacefully," and "Legend of Mother," to the exhilaration of thinking about independence in " What Have We Seen Tonight ?"

One of the highlights of the concert was that the artists – close friends of the late musician Trịnh Công Sơn – always gave their all for the audience.

Despite his limited health and the difficulty of performing on stage, saxophone artist Tran Manh Tuan still delivered a deeply moving performance of two songs , "Em di bo lai con duong" and "Ca dao me" .

Despite having difficulty being helped onto the stage, saxophonist Tran Manh Tuan enthusiastically played two songs by Trinh Cong Son: "Em di bo lai con duong" (You left behind the road) and "Ca dao me" (Mother's folk song) - Photo: TTD

Singer Cam Van appeared to enthusiastic applause from her fans. She livened up the atmosphere with the song "Hue, Saigon , Hanoi" - a song about the time when the country was divided and the desire for unity among the three regions.

Witnessing the love for Trinh Cong Son's music from audiences of all ages, singer Cam Van was moved: "Although composer Trinh Cong Son passed away 24 years ago, his music lives on. Thanks to his family, his music grows stronger every day."

"Young people today are also gradually developing a liking for Trinh Cong Son's music, which is a very beautiful and encouraging sign."

Singer Cam Van and the audience sang "Hue, Saigon, Hanoi" together in the Ho Chi Minh City Book Street space - Photo: TTD

The audience joined in singing "Nối vòng tay lớn" (Joining Hands in a Great Circle).

Following the melody of peace, Chapter 2 opens with a series of timeless love songs, associated with many generations, under the theme "The Four Seasons Changing Leaves." These include songs like "Pink Rain," "Remembering Love," "White Summer," "Give Life a Little Grace," "Please Give Me," and "Every Day I Choose a Joy"...

Singer Quang Dung opened chapter 2 with two songs: "Pink Rain" and "Remembering Love" - ​​Photo: TTD

Despite undergoing medical treatment, singer Hong Nhung still attended and performed two songs consecutively: " Living in a Rented Room" and "Let's Love Each Other ."

A sudden heavy downpour began while Hong Nhung was singing " Let's Love Each Other ." Despite the harsh weather, the audience couldn't be deterred from enjoying Trinh Cong Son's music.

After undergoing medical treatment, singer Hong Nhung "gets back into the swing" of Trinh Cong Son's music with the song "O Tro" (Living in a Rented Room) - Photo: TTD

Some people held umbrellas, others braved the rain, but no one left. They sang familiar melodies together, as if Trinh Cong Son's music connected everyone, regardless of the challenges of time and circumstances.

The concert commemorating the 24th anniversary of the death of musician Trịnh Công Sơn concluded with "Nối vòng tay lớn" (Joining Hands in a Great Circle ).

Fifty years ago, he sang this song loudly on Saigon Radio on the day of the great victory. And now, after 50 years, "Joining Hands in a Great Circle " resounds once again with the pride of hundreds of listeners.

The singers, the family of musician Trinh Cong Son, and the audience sang the song "Noi Vong Tay Lon" (Joining Hands in a Great Circle) to conclude the concert - Video: TTD

"The family chose the theme 'Peaceful Nursery Rhymes' for the concert because this year marks the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification and the 24th anniversary of musician Trinh Cong Son's passing. We are deeply moved and always grateful to the audience who have loved Trinh Cong Son's music."

"Even after 24 years, their love for Trinh Cong Son's music remains strong, growing even more. What's even more encouraging is that today's Gen Z generation is also starting to sing Trinh Cong Son's songs, expressing them in their own unique and wonderful ways," shared singer Trinh Vinh Trinh.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/doi-mua-cung-tran-manh-tuan-hong-nhung-quang-dung-trong-dem-nhac-tuong-nho-trinh-cong-son-2025040123015755.htm