The festival, the fifth of its kind since 2012, will see competitions in the two categories of Pop and Classic. The festival aims to promote musical potential of young people. This year’s festival is open to not only Hanoi’s contestants but also those from other regions in the country. Contestants, who do not live and study in Hanoi, should send DVDs of their performances to the organizers. If the contestants’ entries are selected, they will advance to the second round of the festival. Contestants should register for the festival from June 16 to July 31 this year. The festival’s first round, entitled “Got talent”, will be held on August 10 and 11 at the Trung Nguyen Creative Space in Hanoi while the second round, entitled “Shining”, will be organized on August 16 and 17. The gala night and awarding ceremony will take place at the performance room of the Hanoi-based National Economics University on August 18. … [Read more...] about CEG Music Festival 2019 to tap youths’ musical potential
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Austrian sound artist develops experimental music in Việt Nam
By Minh Thu Austrian artist Gregor Siedl in collaboration with Vietnamese artist Cao Thanh Lan are taking music to a whole new level. Siedl feels music is so much more than just sounds. He believes it is an art form, and one that needs experimentation. Together with his friend, Siedl has developed many musical projects to bring Vietnamese audiences different experiences in contemporary art. The pair work in the field of contemporary electronic and instrumental music, music theatre and sound art. They received the award New Austrian Sound of Music 2018-2019 in the category Contemporary Music and have been featured at art institutions, international festivals and venues around the world. They have also given workshops on contemporary composition and improvisation around the world, including Hà Nội. Duo Siedl/Cao have developed many sound-installations that are related to social and cultural topics in Việt Nam. Photo courtesy of the artist The first … [Read more...] about Austrian sound artist develops experimental music in Việt Nam
First Khmer Music and Dance Festival 2019 opens
Khmer artists perform at the First Khmer Music and Dance Festival 2019 which opened in the Cửu Long (Mekong) River Delta province of Sóc Trăng. The eight-day event is part of the province’s cultural activities to celebrate the Khmer New Year Festival which falls on April 14, 15 and 16 this year. — VNA/VNS photo Trung Hiếu SÓC TRĂNG — The First Khmer Music and Dance Festival 2019 has opened in the Cửu Long (Mekong) River Delta province of Sóc Trăng. The event is part of the province’s cultural activities to celebrate the Khmer New Year Festival (Chol Chnam Thmay), which falls on April 14, 15 and 16 this year. The artists will perform in a wide variety of 125 cultural shows, music presentations and sport activities. Visitors will be invited to dance with young people dressed in traditional clothes from other ethnic groups to learn more about Khmer art and culture. The festival will highlight … [Read more...] about First Khmer Music and Dance Festival 2019 opens
Album of music by late Vietnamese-American composer released
Singer Đức Tuấn on the cover of his latest album, Một Ngày Ta Được Yêu (One Day I Love), a production featuring 101 songs by late Vietnamese-American composer and singer Trần Thiện Thanh. — Photo courtesy of the producer Viet Nam News HCM CITY — An album of works by late Vietnamese-American composer and singer Trần Thiện Thanh, a famous artist in the south before 1975, has been released in HCM City. The album Một Ngày Ta Được Yêu (One Day I Love) features 11 songs about love and women, and shows the artist’s love for life. The work features singer Đức Tuấn who has more than 18 years of experience in the industry. Tuấn worked with his producer, composer Thanh Tâm of HCM City, on production. “I love folk elements in music by Trần Thiện Thanh. His music has infused a passion into me. I … [Read more...] about Album of music by late Vietnamese-American composer released
First dance and music camp ends in Hà Nội
Making art: Vietnamese artists and the camp’s art directors German Heiner Goebbels (seventh from left) and Vietnamese Trần Ly Ly (first from right) pose after the show. — Photo VNOBViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Seventeen Vietnamese musicians and dancers put on a show at the Việt Nam Dance School yesterday after completing the Dance & Music Summer Camp. The 2-hour show included performances by eight choreographers and dancers and nine musicians and composers who were selected to participate in the camp from July 16 to 27. "Don’t expect a perfect performance," said German director Heiner Goebbels — one of the camp’s art directors, at the closing ceremony. "We have just one week to work together and for the artists to reflect the relationship between music, light, the stage and their movements." Alongside Goebbels, Trần Ly Ly - director of Việt Nam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB) is another art director of the camp. … [Read more...] about First dance and music camp ends in Hà Nội