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Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra attending the Asian Orchestra Week 2012 in Japan
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Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra attending the Asian Orchestra Week 2012 in Japan
At
the invitation of the Agency for Cultural of Japan and the Association
of Japanese Symphony Orchestras, Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra - Vietnam
National Academy of Music attended the Asian Orchestra Week (AOW) in
Tokyo and Fukushima cities from 2nd to 5th October 2012. This is the
second time the orchestra was invited to attend the event, the first
trip was held in 1998.
This year the Japanese audience had chance
to enjoy the symphony music interpreted by the Symphony Orchestra of
Mokpo city - Korea, Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra and the Japanese Kyushu
Symphony Orchestra. In the concert nights, a part from the world
classical master pieces, each orchestra brought to AOW different musical
colors thought the introduction of a work written by its national
composer and a concerto performed by its national soloist.
On
the 3rd October at the Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, under the baton
of German guest conductor Christian Schuman, Hanoi Philharmonic
Orchestra performed the Rhapsody Vietnam by Do Hong Quan; 1st piano
concerto by P. Traikovsky with Luu Hong Quang as soloist and the
Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" by A. Dvorak. The program was warmly
received and appreciated by Japanese audience. In addition to the
official concert, the orchestra was in Fukushima Concert Hall on 5th
October. Together with Japanese colleagues, the orchestra members formed
an emotional joint concert dedicating to audience who just experienced
the double disaster earthquake and tsunami.
Friendship trip has brought the great experiences to the orchestral members and guest conductor.
Some sharing from orchestral members:
“…Joining
the program "Asian Orchestra Week 2012" with great honor, we felt so
happy and privileged to be able to share the good experience and
opportunities together with the City of Mokpo Orchestra and the Kyushu
Symphony Orchestra. We, the teachers and students from the Academy, had
the great chance to exchange musical ideas and learn from each other …”
Associate Prof. Artist of Merit Vu Chi Nguyen
VNAM Deputy Rector, Head of Delegation to Japan
“...
in just a short time, we have learned a lot. We would like to thank all
Japanese people for having given us this opportunity ... “
Christian Schumann, German conductor
“...
We enjoyed very much traveling to Fukushima to give concert. It was
something so special to perform there after the Tsunami disaster…”
Pham Truong Son, Second violin Principal
“…We're
all extremely moved and impressed by the concert in Tokyo and at
Fukushima city when all the people in the concert Hall sang a song
together. It really brought tears to our eyes…”
Duong Thu Giang, Cellist
“…It
was my third time in Japan, and every time when I come I can feel a
very nice atmosphere about people, about music and very well prepare of
the Organizer…”
Phan Viet Cuong, Oboe Principal
“…Having a chance to perform in Japan was great time for us. I enjoyed the concerts very much…”
Hoang Manh Lam, Oboist
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