Vietnamese opera talent returns from Russia to conquer 'Autumn Melody'

In the vibrant artistic atmosphere of the Autumn Melody Arts Festival 2025 taking place from August 15-24 at the Ho Chi Minh City Theater, classical music lovers will meet a familiar face but always brings something new – baritone Nguyen Khac Hoa.

Having just returned after 12 years of studying in the Russian Federation under the Agreement between the two Governments , Nguyen Khac Hoa immediately immersed himself in the country's artistic life with an eagerness to contribute to Vietnamese classical chamber music.

At the Gnessin State Academy of Music (Moscow), he completed his master's degree, was a post-master's opera intern, and is currently a doctoral candidate in Opera, scheduled to defend his thesis later this year.

During his time in Russia, he also won many short-term scholarships in Europe, working with the world's leading opera artists such as tenor Dmitry Korchak (Russia), Thomas Hampson (USA) and diva Raina Kabaivanska (Italy).

Nguyen Khac Hoa continuously makes his mark on the international stage: Grand Prix in Moldova (2015), Second Prize Bella Voce (2018, Moscow), First Prize Kabalevsky All-Russian Music Competition (2023), and finalist in the prestigious Tchaikovsky Vocal Competition (2023) at the Mariinsky Theater, Russia.

Nguyen Khac Hoa has continuously made his mark internationally, having worked with the world's leading opera artists such as Dmitry Korchak (Russia), Thomas Hampson (USA) and diva Raina Kabaivanska (Italy).

In 2022, he became the first Vietnamese artist to perform at the Crimson Sails Arts Festival in Saint Petersburg, conquering tens of thousands of audiences with Endless Blue Sea by Muslim Magomayev.

Entering 2025, he continuously appeared in concerts with Hanoi Philharmonic and VNOB, notably Musical Night at Hanoi Opera House.

On August 20, Nguyen Khac Hoa will join Vietnam's leading opera singers such as soprano Dao To Loan and soprano Pham Khanh Ngoc in the festival's featured vocal program.

With his rich, rich baritone voice and technique honed from Russia's rigorous artistic environment, he will perform classics by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov.

The audience of the program Autumn Melody 2025 will meet a more mature Nguyen Khac Hoa, with more experience but still keeping his burning passion for music.

Nguyen Khac Hoa shared: " Every time I return to perform in Vietnam, I always want to bring what I have learned abroad to give to my home audience. Music is a bridge, and I want that bridge to always be open between Vietnam and the world."

He will participate in the Autumn Melody 2025 program.

For Nguyen Khac Hoa, music is not only a career but also a mission – to become a “business card” of Vietnamese culture. He has performed at many famous stages such as Tver Philharmonic, Vladimir Philharmonic, Moscow Philharmonic (Russia), Sapporo Concert Hall, Kyoto Concert Hall (Japan), as well as in Germany, Italy, Switzerland… and major stages in the country such as Hanoi Opera House, Hoguom Opera House.

Le Chi

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