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Orchestra of French schools abroad hosts concert

January 12, 2017 - 11:00

The Orchestra of French High Schools of the World, an interactive project between students and musicians from French schools affiliated with the Agency for French Abroad, will host a concert at the HCM City Conservatory of Music on January 14.

The Orchestra of French High Schools of the World will host a concert at the HCM City Conservatory of Music on January 14. — Photo ticketbox.vn

Viet Nam News

HCM CITY — The Orchestra of French High Schools of the World, an interactive project between students and musicians from French schools affiliated with the Agency for French Abroad, will host a concert at the HCM City Conservatory of Music on January 14.

The concert, organised by the Marguerite Duras International School of HCM City, will feature 54 musicians from 28 countries.

The concert is under the direction of Adriana Tanus, music director and conductor of the European Youth Orchestra of Madrid; Claire Perez-Maestro, a music teacher from Marcoussis, France; and Magali Chaudemanche, a music teacher in HCM City.

The show begins at 6pm at the Conservatory at 112 Nguyễn Du Street in District 1. Tickets are VNĐ200,000 for adults and VNĐ100,000 for children, available at www.ticketbox.vn. — VNS

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