As the guest conductor of the Thang Long Night concert at the Hanoi National Academy of Music, Tran Nhat Minh received warm applause when leading a group of international musicians to play symphonies from Vietnamese folk songs such as “Ra Ngo Vao Trong,” “Se Chi Luon Kim,” and “Trong Com”.

His energetic conducting style leads the audience through levels of emotions with charming and traditional melodies of Vietnam's music.

Conductor Tran Nhat Minh in the Thang Long Night concert. Photo: Hoa Nguyen

Aside from the national material repertoire, Tran Nhat Minh also performed the prelude to The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini, and Norma by Vincenzo Bellini - two great Italian composers.

In the second part of the event, conductor Damiano Giuranna and the World Youth Symphony Orchestra made a strong impression and received praises after each performance of Symphony No.5 in E minor Op.64, Andante - Allegro con anima - Molto più traiquillo, Andante Cantabile, con alcuna licenza, and Valse. Allegro moderato by author Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

Supermodel Thanh Hang attended the event with her husband. Photo: Hoa Nguyen

In an interview, Conductor Tran Nhat Minh said that when he received the invitation from artist Bui Cong Duy - Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Academy of Music, he immediately put aside his work and arranged time to join the international musicians.

“It took me a lot of time to discuss the works and choose the best music pieces to perform. I have four rehearsals with the World Youth Symphony Orchestra. Everything happens naturally and fits together because music is the best connection. This is a precious opportunity and an important milestone in my life,” he said.

In the audience, supermodel Thanh Hang–Tran Nhat Minh’s wife, attentively watched the show. She expressed happiness when witnessing her husband's brilliance on stage.

The World Youth Symphony Orchestra performs many works with Vietnamese folk music influences. Photo: Hoa Nguyen

“The show is a great opportunity for people from different countries to enjoy music and learn about Vietnamese culture. I was impressed with the folk songs played by the symphony,” Honna Tetsuji - main conductor of the Vietnam Symphony Orchestra – expressed.

After the performance at the Vietnam National Academy of Music, the orchestra will attend the Puccini Opera Gala on April 10. The World Youth Symphony Orchestra's tour in Hanoi is part of the Sound of Brotherhood project, in conjunction with the Vietnam National Academy of Music, initiated by artist Bui Cong Duy.

The World Youth Symphony Orchestra was founded in 2001 by Italian conductor Damiano Giuranna, to build a cultural diplomacy project and spread music. In 23 years, the organization has welcomed more than 2000 artists from many countries. They built a support fund and opened music workshops in remote areas globally, aiming to find solutions to help children access art in difficult circumstances.

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