Vietexplorer2024

The renowned cellist Reinhard Armleder and pianist Dagmar Hartmann, known as the Karlsruhe duo, are set to enchant audiences in Vietnam with their captivating performances. According to a press release by the embassy last Friday, the duo is coordinating with them to plan their upcoming concerts in Hanoi, Hue City, and Binh Duong Province. The concerts will feature a delightful mix of classical music from different corners of the globe and across various eras. The repertoire includes masterpieces by legendary composers such as Beethoven, Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Schumann, César Franck, Maurice Ravel, and Manuel de Falla. Music enthusiasts in Vietnam will have the opportunity to witness these extraordinary performances at the Vietnam National Academy of Music (VNAM) in Hanoi on Tuesday, the Hue Music Academy on Thursday, and the German-Vietnamese University in Binh Duong on Friday. All three concerts are open to the public free of charge. In addition to their performances, the duo is de...

The documentary film, directed by Bibonne, follows a young French music reporter’s journey to explore Vietnam through the lens of classical music after the passing of his Vietnamese grandmother. With stunning natural imagery, traditional dances, costumes, and the harmonious blend of a symphony orchestra with unique Vietnamese ethnic instruments, the film offers a captivating glimpse into Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage. For Director Bibonne, the film screening at the festival is a chance to connect with a global audience and showcase Vietnam’s beauty and cultural diversity through the universal language of music. This film marks his first documentary about Vietnam, and he plans to return to the country in October to continue his cultural projects, with a focus on Vietnamese football for his next musical film. The RIAF 2024, themed ‘Elsewhere,’ aims to celebrate cultural diversity and human connection through a diverse range of artistic expressions. The festival features over 50 in...