Xin Chao Live Music has just announced its "Singing Amidst Nature" project. Among its highlights is Viet Anh's concert , "Coming Home, Returning to Nature. " The event also marks the musician's return after five years of living with his family in New Zealand.

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Musician Viet Anh returns to Vietnam after a period of absence.

The concert featured singers Le Hieu, Thuy Chi, Phuong Vu, and Tran Minh Dung. MC Binh Minh served as the host, and conductor Tran Nhat Minh and musician Anh Khoa also participated in the event.

Composer Viet Anh's musical career is closely associated with famous singers such as Ha Tran, Quang Dung, and Bang Kieu… Among them, Thu Phuong is considered the best singer of his songs. However, these singers are not participating for personal reasons, which many people regret.

According to Viet Anh, artists are busy, and their schedules sometimes don't coincide. Both he and Thu Phuong had plans together, so this can be considered a "quiet period."

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Thu Phuong and musician Viet Anh on the night celebrating 25 years of music.

"Both Phuong and I just worked on Ha Anh Tuan's show in Australia. We talked about our plans, but currently we each have our own commitments, so we'll get back together soon," he said.

Musician Viet Anh shares his life abroad

Despite his regrets, Viet Anh sees this as an opportunity to bring his new songs to the public through young singers. Although these faces are new, they have successfully conveyed the songs, so he trusts them enough to invite them.

Having been away from home for five years, Viet Anh dedicated much of his time to his family. His responsibility as the breadwinner meant he had to worry and think about how to ensure his children's lives were stable. Only when everything was settled did he feel at ease returning to music.

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Director Van Trinh and musician Viet Anh share about the return performance.

“My day starts with taking my children to school, returning home to do housework, then dedicating some time to writing. In the afternoon, I pick them up, go to teach, and then take care of them again. It's the same routine every day. People often say New Zealand is depressing, but I find myself well-suited to life here,” he said.

In recent years, Viet Anh has consistently released new works. He believes that music today is not just about love, but also about connecting people with nature.

Director Van Trinh, representative of the organizing unit, said: "After many conversations, I felt the enthusiasm of musician Viet Anh for the Vietnamese music market. We also have similarities in building projects to promote the development of Vietnamese music through different models."

Besides Viet Anh's show, the " Singing Amidst Nature" concert series also includes Huong Tram's performance in Vinh City (October 26th), Vu Cat Tuong's concert (December 15th), and Saigon Boys' concert (Viet Anh's band) with Lam Truong, Phuong Thanh, and Tuan Hung on January 12th, 2025.

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Photos and videos: HK, archival material

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