"Winter Concerts" bring classical music closer to young audiences.

(Dan Tri Newspaper) - The Vietnam Youth Symphony Orchestra and conductor Phan Do Phuc presented the audience with classical music works from both Vietnam and abroad, evoking a range of emotions that were both moving and warm, joyful and cheerful.

As part of the Hanoi Concert series, the Winter Concert program of Hanoi Radio and Television took place at the Hanoi Opera House on the evening of December 13th.

The works were performed by the Vietnam Youth Symphony Orchestra (VYO), comprised of multinational teenagers aged 12-22, led by the talented 9X conductor - Dr. Phan Do Phuc, with the support of the Vietnam Symphony Orchestra and the Binh Minh Choir.

These are emotionally rich classical symphonies from around the world , blended with Vietnamese folk melodies and compositions by Vietnamese authors from various periods. It's a harmonious fusion of works for adults and children, conveying messages about love, family, and life from the perspective of young people.

Talented conductor Dr. Phan Do Phuc and the Vietnam Youth Orchestra performed on the evening of December 13th in Hanoi (Photo: Organizing Committee).

Opening the concert, the first movement of Vivaldi's Winter Concerto for violin transported the audience to the harsh atmosphere of winter and showcased the spirit and resilience of humanity in the face of life's challenges.

Next up is the vibrant Hungarian folk dance melody by one of the most brilliant composers of the German Romantic period - Johannes Brahms - in a special version for string orchestra by VYO.

The familiar melody of the Vietnamese folk song "Hoa thơm bướm lượn" (Fragrant Flowers and Fluttering Butterflies) was presented for the first time with the poignant sound of string instruments, surprising many in the audience. The audience also enjoyed "Eine kleine Nachtmusik K. 525 ," one of Wolfgang Amadeus's most popular works.

Opening Part 2, the piece "Sleigh Ride" is a lively Christmas-themed performance. Following the same theme, Richard Eilenberg's "Petersburger Schlittenfahrt " (Sleigh Ride in Petersburg) is making its debut in Vietnam, featuring a range of percussion instruments.

Also set in winter with the festive season, Leroy Anderson's *The Waltzing Cat* evokes the image of a cozy corner in a warm house on a winter night, the image of a dancing cat by the fireplace skillfully depicted by the string and woodwind instruments of an orchestra…

"Xe chỉ luồn kim ," one of the most beautiful and familiar melodies of Vietnamese folk music, has been skillfully arranged for symphony orchestra by composer Tran Manh Hung, showcasing a wonderful blend of chamber music and traditional folk music.

These very young artists want to spread the love of classical music (Photo: Organizers).

The final series of songs about the capital city and family by many Vietnamese authors also received a new lease of life through the skillful arrangements of Singaporean musician Alexander Oon, including: "The People of Hanoi " (by composer Nguyen Dinh Thi), "Lullaby for a Winter Child" (by composer and arranger Dang Huu Phuc), and a family suite including "You Are a Little Rose" (by composer Trinh Cong Son), "For My Child" (by composer Pham Trong Cau), "Life Doesn't Grow Old Because We Are Together" (by composer Trinh Cong Son)...

In particular, the performance of the song "Reo vang bình minh" (composed by Lưu Hữu Phước), with its joyful and clear melody, drew continuous applause from the audience.

Journalist Nguyen Kim Khiem, Director General of Hanoi Radio and Television Station, shared that each note and melody was meticulously crafted, reflecting not only the intense passion of young artists but also conveying a wealth of inspiration about the love of music.

"With that energy, the Winter Concert, with its warm and vibrant musical works, illuminated the beautiful winter days of Hanoi. Besides celebrating high-quality music, the Hanoi Concert series by Hanoi Radio has brought classical music closer to the audience, spreading the love of classical music to the community," Mr. Nguyen Kim Khiem expressed.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giai-tri/hoa-nhac-mua-dong-mang-am-nhac-han-lam-den-gan-khan-gia-tre-20241215011240353.htm