The perils of refashioning a musical icon

Hà Lê was already known in Việt Nam’s underground music scene as a leading rapper, dancer, and choreographer. He was at the centre of a degree of controversy last year, after revealing that his new project, “Trịnh Contemporary”, was to bring a breath of fresh air to the music of renowned Vietnamese composer Trịnh Công Sơn, with rap perhaps on the cards.

The show can’t go on

Singer Trọng Tấn and his colleagues Đăng Dương and Việt Hoàn had prepared carefully for Đường Chúng Ta Đi (The Way We Go), a show initially planned for September. With the second wave of COVID-19 now upon us, however, they had to postpone.

Concert to be streamed to celebrate National Day

A special concert starring the nation's leading singers will be held on August 22 to mark the 75th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and the National Day (September 2).

HBSO offers Ballet Kiều, chamber music this week

The HCM City Ballet and Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will stage Ballet Kiều on July 23 and 24, and a chamber music concert on July 25.

Choreographer brings Vietnamese characters to ballet stage

Choreographer Tuyết Minh has produced several contemporary dance performances and world-known classic ballets. She has a dream of bringing Vietnamese characters to the ballet stage. Phương Mai talks with Minh about her effort to fulfill her dream.

Live concert to honour composer Phó Đức Phương

The show will be held at the Hà Nội Opera House by his family and friends to honour his career and encourage the composer, who is in hospital for cancer treatment.

Ballet Kiều to be staged in HCM City this month

A ballet based on Truyện Kiều (The Tale of Kiều), the 18th century poetic masterpiece by the great poet Nguyễn Du, is expected to be staged at the HCM City Opera House this month.

Rapper-turned-singer debuts album featuring Trịnh’s iconic songs The seven-song album begins with the song Ở Trọ, through which the singer believes he has found a great connection between himself and Trịnh's music.  

VNOB releases video featuring artists’ daily life during social distancing The daily activities of Vietnamese artists from Vietnam National Opera & Ballet (VNOB) during the social distancing period have been recorded in a video released on the theatre's social media channels.

French artist exhibits music-inspired paintings

French artist Jacob Reymond, who is famous for artworks inspired by music, will showcase his paintings at L’Espace from 6pm today.