The Trịnh Công Sơn tribute concert in Singapore will be held on April 18. — Photo courtesy of the organiser

HCM CITY — A special concert honouring musician Trịnh Công Sơn, one of Việt Nam’s most iconic cultural figures, will be held in Singapore on April 18.

This event is part of a series of commemorative activities honouring his musical legacy, which was announced on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his passing (April 1, 2001 – April 1, 2026).

It is co-organised by the Embassy of Việt Nam in Singapore, the family of Trịnh Công Sơn, Vietnam Brand Purpose, Stamford Global Leadership Centre, Silver Lion Enterprise Impact, and Rồng Xanh Fellowship.

The concert is titled Nối Vòng Tay Lớn (The Great Circle of Việt Nam), as a reference to one of his most famous songs, and it will take place at 7:00pm at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music.

It is expected to welcome around 500 guests, including leaders, diplomatic representatives, business executives, intellectuals, the Vietnamese community in Singapore, and international friends who appreciate Vietnamese culture.

The concert will feature renowned artists such as singers Mỹ Linh, Đức Tuấn, Tấn Sơn, and Ce Ce Trương; Saxophonist Trần Mạnh Tuấn; Arabesque Vietnam dance troupe; and the Vĩnh Tâm live band, as well as a special performance by Vietnamese children abroad.

25 years after his death, Trịnh Công Sơn’s music continues to resonate deeply with generations of Vietnamese people as well as international audiences.

Songs such as Nối Vòng Tay Lớn, Hạ Trắng (White Summer) or Để Gió Cuốn Đi (Cast into the Wind) remain timeless melodies, conveying messages of love, peace, and human connection.

Trịnh Vĩnh Trinh, Trịnh Công Sơn’s sister, noted that the concert in Singapore event holds special significance as it marks the first time the family has directly participated in organising an overseas tribute concert since his passing.

The aim is not only to preserve his musical legacy but also to bring his melodies closer to Vietnamese communities worldwide.

Trần Phước Anh, Vietnamese Ambassador to Singapore, said that the event provides an opportunity for connection, cultural rediscovery, and strengthening ties to the homeland through music.

At the same time, the event contributes to introducing Vietnamese culture to international audiences, thereby enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between the two nations.

The concert is part of the Việt Nam – Singapore Partnership for Growth week, taking place in April 16-19. The series includes forums, site visits, and knowledge exchange activities aimed at connecting business and intellectual ecosystems between the two countries, while promoting cooperation in strategic sectors such as technology, education, innovation, and branding.

2026 also marks one year since Việt Nam and Singapore upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, opening a new phase of deeper collaboration. — VNS