Hanoi to host Taiwan Excellence concert this weekend

The Taiwan Excellence Concert is being directed by Conductor Honna Tetsuji and is expected to entertain audiences in the capital with a colourful musical programme.

Several famous works will be performed during the show, including Longing for Spring Breeze, William Tell Overture, Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2, along with popular classical works written for the orchestra.

During the programme, female pianist Liao Hsin-Chiao will perform the Piano Concerto in C minor (Tyzen Hsiao).

Liao Hsin-Chiao was born in Taichung and has been known by audiences and notable music critics from a very young age. She has performed at several famous music festivals such as Music@Menlo, Heifetz International Music Institute, Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, Olympic Music Festival, and Icicle Creek Chamber Festival.

She is now working in Hanoi and  recently completed a record of a piano concerto by Robert Schumann together with the VNSO.

The same day will also give Hanoians the opportunity to visit the Taiwan Excellence’s pavilions in front of the Hanoi Post Office’s Building in the walking streets around Hoan Kiem lake.

According to organisers, Taiwan Excellence wishes to help audiences gain greater insights into music, art, and cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Taiwan (China) through the program.

The post Hanoi to host Taiwan Excellence concert this weekend appeared first on Vietexplorer.com.

View more from VietExplorer:

Vietnam beat Indonesia 4-0 in World Cup qualifiers
Quang Nam maps out tourism development for next five years, adapting to Covid-19
Top 3 charming destinations on Ca Na’ coastal road
Atletico clinch La Liga title thanks to Suarez winner
Human-powered grill makes you work for your food
Indian Olympic medallist Kumar arrested over death of fellow wrestler
Hanoi: Big offers on online book exhibition and fair
Hanoi Increases Precautionary Measures for Tourist Sites Amid COVID-19
Campaign launched to compose songs on Vietnam’s beauty
Pianist Luu Duc Anh: I want to keep the passion for art alive among young talents
Campers rediscover joy amid pandemic
Vietnam masters SARS-CoV-2 virus gene sequencing process
Vietnam’s beauty revealed through lens of Japanese photographer
“Vietnam’s Grand Canyon:” Majestic Cao Cat mountain attracts adventurous tourists
Pristine beauty of Bai Xep Beach – one of 16 “hidden gems” in Asia
Special posters raise awareness of Covid-19 prevention
Cam Luong stream: home to ‘soldier fish’ that nobody dares catch
Vietnam’s nem chua could help keep food fresh, naturally: Research
Pure waterfalls – gifts from mother nature
Former FIA president Max Mosley dies aged 81

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

2023 Outstanding Citizens of the Capital Receive Special Award

Image
The Chairman of the Hanoi City People’s Committee, Tran Sy Thanh, has recently issued a decision to recognize outstanding citizens of the capital in 2023. Among the recipients of this prestigious award are Nguyen Huu Phuc (also known as Le Duc Van), the Head of the Liaison Committee of the Youth Union for the National Salvation of Hoang Dieu Citadel, and renowned writer Nguyen Ngoc Tien. Exemplary Hanoians Hanoi writer and researcher Nguyen Ngoc Tien was awarded the title of “Outstanding Citizen of the Capital 2023”. Photo: Lao Dong Newspaper Nguyen Ngoc Tien, born in 1958, is a highly acclaimed contemporary writer who is regarded as one of Hanoi’s most prolific authors. Throughout his 30-year career as a journalist at Hanoimoi Newspaper, he has written numerous articles on cultural issues and has earned several journalism awards for his investigative reports. However, his expertise lies in writing about Hanoi. Nguyen Ngoc Tien is the author of several best-selling bo
Read more

Ho Chi Minh City Unveils New Street Food Zone

Image
At the end of August 2017, Ho Chi Minh City opened the country’s first legal street food area on Nguyen Van Chiem Street in District 1. Since its opening, this street has quickly become a popular culinary destination for city residents and tourists. Sticky rice, fried noodles, dumplings, milk tea, and various other main dishes and snacks are sold at lower prices compared to restaurants. Saigonese people often add lots of vegetables and herbs, especially when eating watery dishes like noodles or Pho. Many street food dishes also include protein to balance the meal. The pilot implementation of this business model on Nguyen Van Chiem Street has provided stability for households, eliminating the need for roadside selling. This model not only ensures security and order but also enhances the urban beauty. Nguyen Van Chiem Street and Bach Tung Diep Park are part of the “Pilot Food Area for Temporary Business” project proposed by District 1 to the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City
Read more

More than 30 Vietnamese national cultural traditions added

Image
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung has recently approved a decision to include 30 more practices, representations, and knowledge in the list of national intangible cultural heritage. The Black H’mong women in Sapa, Lao Cai Province are renowned for their skill in weaving cloth from hemp and dyeing it a deep indigo blue. Photo: Sapa Ecolodge This presents a great opportunity for localities to promote heritage conservation and transform them into tourist attractions that will attract more visitors. The newly recognized intangible heritage includes the craft of making Lai Vung spring rolls in Dong Thap Province, the Liem Thuan drum singing in Ha Nam Province, the Vovinam martial arts in Ho Chi Minh City, the Bong Dien Festival in Thai Binh Province, the art of making Black H’Mong ethnic group costumes in Lao Cai Province, the Co Lao ethnic group forest worship ceremony in Ha Giang Province, Kieu singing in Quang Binh Province, and many others. The tra
Read more