Vietnam Connection Music Festival returns after two-year COVID-19 break

The festival will feature renowned foreign artists such as German conductor Alexander Mickelthwate and bassoonist Sebastian Chaves, along with local artists and teachers of the Vietnam National Academy of Music.

During the first concert held on April 16, many pieces will be performed for the first time in Vietnam, including “Russian Maiden’s Song”, “Four Waltzes”, “Rondino on a Theme”, and “Two Waltzes” op 54.

The Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra will enthrall audiences during the second concert held on April 22 with famous works by German composers Ludwig van Beethoven and Felix Mendelssohn.

The festival brings distinguished international artists, as well as accomplished Vietnamese musicians who live abroad, to the nation to collaborate with excellent local artists in the performing and teaching of classical music.