Korean artist Kim So-hyan and conductor Luu Quang Minh (holding flowers) pose with the Maius Philharmonic Orchestra at a press conference on Thursday in Hanoi (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) -The Maius Philharmonic Orchestra will perform with Korean artists to celebrateits ninth birthday at the Hanoi Opera House on September 30.
The one-night show, entitledVietnam Concert 2018, will combine different genres, including classical andpop, to entertain young audiences. The first part of the concert will consistof new works by conductor Luu Quang Minh, which he composed to express his deepgratitude to the former members of the orchestra. Minh was one of founders ofthe Maius Philharmonic Orchestra.
"I want to thank all theformer members who were with the orchestra in its early days," said Minh."I have helped the concert meet international standards. At the upcomingevent, all artists including symphony musicians and pop singers will put ontheir best performances."
The second part will becross-over classical music performed by Vietnamese and Korean artists such asboy bands Oplus and Zero9. There will be a performance by Zero9 with Korean popsinger Yeon Jun-burm.
The concert will also feature aperformance by Korean soprano Kim So-hyang. The singer made her internationalbreakthrough in 2014, when she became the first Korean artist to sing theAmerican national anthem at a National Basketball Association game.
She has participated in popularKorean television shows such as I Am a Singer and Immortal Songs 2; where shewon two trophies after participating five times, and is the singing voice inthe Korean dubbed version of Disney’s Moana.
So-hyang is known for her emotiveand powerful vocals due to her beautiful tone and control, and exceptionaltechnique which she showcases throughout her career.
"The concert is a challengefor me because this is the first time I will perform with a Vietnameseorchestra. I know my songs are difficult to perform but there will beco-operation between Vietnamese and Korean music," said So-hyang at apress conference held in Hanoi this week.
The singer will perform severalof her hits including Ariang Alone which she performed in Immortal Songs 2. Allthe songs will be conducted by Minh for the orchestra.
The Maius Philharmonic Orchestrais Vietnam’s first private symphony orchestra, founded in 2010 by conductorMinh and percussionist Nguyen Hung Cuong. Many orchestra members are also membersof the Asian Youth Orchestra, Southeast Asia Youth Chamber Orchestra and VietnamNational Symphony and Orchestra.
The orchestra has performed atmusic events such as Monsoon Music Festival 2015 and with A-list pop singersTuan Hung and Ha Anh Tuan. Last year, the Maius Philharmonic Orchestraperformed in an open-air concert by London Symphony Orchestra at Ly Thai ToFlower Garden.
Vietnam Concert 2018 will beginat 8pm. Ticket prices are from 800,000 VND (35 USD) to 3 million VND at boxoffice No1 Trang Tien Street.-VNS/VNA
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