Conductor Le Phi Phi was moved at the concert honoring musician Hoang Van.

On the evening of July 24, the special art program For Forever took place at Ho Guom Theater to honor the historical and artistic values that have lasted with the nation through the musical heritage of musician Hoang Van.

The music night began with a solemn ceremony to award the UNESCO Documentary Heritage Certificate to the collection of works by musician Hoang Van - who left behind more than 700 works of great artistic and ideological value. His melodies are musical milestones that have accompanied the journey of building and defending the country.

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong, Dr. Fackson Banda - Head of Documentary Heritage Department, UNESCO Memory of the World Program, Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu, Chairman of the International Advisory Council of the Memory of the World Program Johannes Joseph Maria Bos presented the UNESCO World Documentary Heritage certificate to Dr. Y Linh and conductor Le Phi Phi - two children of the late musician Hoang Van.

Dr. Y Linh emotionally shared: "We can express it in 4 words: thank you, touched, proud and promote. On behalf of musician Hoang Van's family, I would like to send my sincere thanks to the agencies and individuals who have always accompanied us throughout the process of building the dossier to submit to UNESCO. This common effort has led to the result of the ceremony to receive the World Documentary Heritage certificate tonight at Ho Guom Theater for musician Hoang Van's collection.

Besides the pride and emotion, we are aware of our duty to continue to enhance the protection and promotion of the value of the collection according to UNESCO criteria. The inscription also encourages me to continue my research on the works of other composers of our father's time, who contributed to the formation of Vietnamese classical music in the second half of the 20th century."

Melody of aspiration and future

The music night For Forever consists of 2 parts. The opening is Reminiscence - like a musical diary, leading the audience back to the heroic atmosphere of the historical years through immortal works: Hanoi - Hue - Saigon (performed by singer Thanh Le), I am a coal miner (Dang Duong), Song to the railway police soldier (Tran Trang), Hello to the liberation army - Hello to the great spring victory - That soldier (Dao To Loan)...

Conductor Le Phi Phi conducts the orchestra.

In particular, the musical score of the poem "Canh Khue" by President Ho Chi Minh, restored to its original form by conductor Le Phi Phi, is performed with great emotion through the recitation of the poem by People's Artist Vuong Ha, the sound of the monochord by People's Artist Xuan Binh, and the bamboo flute by Anh Linh.

One of the performances that moved the audience was Quang Binh, my homeland - a famous song that was renewed in a combination of the moon lute by People's Artist Co Huy Hung and the Symphony Orchestra, creating a musical whole that blends tradition and modernity. Or the symphonic work Tuong Niem in Symphony Poetry No. 2 was performed with great power, opening a multi-layered emotional journey.

Artists had a sublime performance in memory of musician Hoang Van.

Part II opens up a space full of light and hope. The work Lullaby in the Fireworks Night (Thanh Le) is like a soft transition between memory and the present. Children's songs such as Con chim vong khuon, Em yeu truong em, Mua hoa phuong no bring clear, bustling moments, reminiscent of childhood through innocent singing and delicate accompaniment from piano and flute.

Many performances in this section left a deep impression on the audience: Melody of love (saxophone Quyen Thien Dac, piano Nguyen Trinh Huong), Tay Nguyen love song, Singing about rice plants today (Trong Tan)... In particular, the mashup ending For today, for tomorrow, for forever after performed by the Oplus group and the Symphony Orchestra created an emotional climax, concluding the program with a spirit of optimism, solidarity and aspiration for longevity.

Under the musical direction of conductor Le Phi Phi and the script written by Dr. Le Y Linh, the music night For Forever became a grand symphony - where memories, love for the homeland, gratitude, pride and ideals converge. It is a profound gift of gratitude to previous generations, and at the same time a heartfelt message about the aspiration for peace, development and humanity for today and for future generations.

The collection of documents by musician Hoang Van includes 700 works, composed from 1951 to 2010. This collection reflects one of the historical turning points of Vietnamese music, the changes of the country and the spiritual life of the people through many periods. With a harmonious combination of European classical music and national music, his works not only have artistic value but are also valuable documents serving the research of culture, society and history of Vietnamese music.

The collection of documents by Musician Hoang Van being recognized as a World Documentary Heritage is not only an important milestone in the work of protecting documentary heritage (in the field of music) owned by families and individuals, but also contributes to affirming the practicality and effectiveness of the 2024 Law on Cultural Heritage, raising public awareness about protecting and promoting the value of documentary heritage, contributing to affirming the position of Vietnamese cultural heritage on the regional and world map.

Photo: Organizing Committee

Conductor Le Phi Phi choked up when he heard the news that musician Hoang Van had a street named after him. Conductor Le Phi Phi - son of musician Hoang Van shared with VietNamNet that he was very moved when he heard the news that his father had a street named after him in Quang Binh.

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