The concert aims to honor the enduring value of classical music and its artists, as well as promote cultural exchange.

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The program is sponsored by: Taekwang Company, Hoa Phat Group,SHB Bank... Photo: Vietnam Classical Music Association

The night of December 8 has the theme "Chopin: Magical piano" - The audience will meet again pianist Nguyen Viet Trung and Eric Lu with the Sun Symphony Orchestra under the baton of conductor Olivier Ochanine through the 2 Concertos No. 1 and No. 2 by composer Frédéric Chopin.

The evening of December 9, themed “Echoes of Genius: An Evening with Beethoven, Mozart & Brahms,” opens with Beethoven’s Overture to Fidelio, Op. 72. The highlight of the program is the simultaneous appearance of two artists Eric Lu and Nguyen Viet Trung in the special work Concerto No. 10, K365 written for two pianos by Mozart. The program will conclude with Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73.

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Pianist Nguyen Viet Trung. Photo: Vietnam Classical Music Association

If Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is known as a composer whose works strictly adhere to the rules and styles of classical music, with clear, balanced structures and pure musical qualities, smooth melodies and rich harmonies; then Beethoven is a musical creator who broke the rules, general perceptions and views of classical music. Beethoven's music shows a harmonious, balanced combination of intense emotions and top-notch musical techniques. Frédéric Chopin shows romance and abundant emotions with lyrical melodies, requiring the artist to master the technique to be able to express the ultimate emotions without being dominated by the technique.

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Panist Eric Lu (USA). Photo: Vietnam Classical Music Association

Despite differences in nationality and style of expression, both share the same passion and desire to “devote themselves to music”. The concert will be an unforgettable experience, where the audience can enjoy sublime moments of music and immerse themselves in timeless works, filled with youthful energy and aspirations.

The two nights of performances are different works, with different expressive styles of the artists, bringing the audience special experiences, not easily obtained in the early winter days at Ho Guom Theater, Hanoi, where the quintessence of world and Vietnamese music converges.

Thanh Thanh