Screening of Puzzle
Fri 03 May 2013, 8 pm
L’Espace
24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội
Welcome to the screening of “Puzzle” (Viet nam, France, 2013, 38’) by director Tran Phuong Thao, Swann Dubus. The film as an “extraordinary fate for young singers from France and Vietnam”. For more information, you can see below:
Puzzle band began its story two years ago: It’s a story about music friendship blossomed among 4 French people who love Vietnam and 8 Vietnamese people who find French language and culture very charming. Since establishment in 2010, every month, this amateur band performs a cabaret music night at the French Cultural Center in Hanoi. With more than 100 songs for a growing and enthusiastic audience, Puzzle now is ready for a new music project with depth and creativity.
Cast: Cédric Drouard, Diana Fournier, Bui Thai Linh, Nguyen Đuc Viet Vuong, Đinh Thi Lan, Claire Castelli, Le Vu Dieu Lan, Vo Khanh Linh, Ly Mai An, David Cousin, Vu Ngoc Han, Nguyen Xuan Son, Ania Topor
Language: French with Vietnamese subtitle
Tickets:
Ticket price: 20 000 VND
Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 10 000 VND
Tickets are available at L’Espace.
Screening of “Les Femmes du 6e Étage”
Fri 10 May 2013, 8 pm
L’Espace
24 Trang Tien, Ha Noi
You are invited to the screening of the movie “Les Femmes du 6e Étage” – ” The ladies on 6th floor ” (French, 2011, 106’) directed by Philippe Le Guay. According to the JDD, this is “a sophisticated, clever and funny comedy”. For more information, you can see below:
About the film: Paris in the ’60s, Jean-Louis Joubert – a stern stock broker, the man of the house where family members are « cramped », discovered a fun group of Spanish women who lived on the 6th floor of his high – class building.
Maria, a young woman who works in the building helped him to discover an open rural world, in contrast to the dry attitude and gesture in his living. Affected by the lively woman, he let go and taste the emotion of the simple pleasures. However, is it possible for a person to change his life totally at the age of 45?
Language: French with Vietnamese subtitle.
Ticket
Price: 20 000 VND
For members of L’Espace and students: 10 000 VND
Tickets are available at L’Espace.
Gulliver Travels to Vietnam
ADGE and TNT Theatre Britain presents
Gulliver Travels
by Jonathan Swift
directed by Paul Stebbings
Performances in English with Vietnamese subtitles
HANOI OPERA HOUSE
01 Trang Tien, Hanoi
Tue Wed 08 May 2013, 8 pm
HCMC OPERA HOUSE
No. 7 Lam Son Square, D.1, HCMC
10 and 11 May 2013, 8 pm
Thu Fri 10 May 2013, 11 am
GULLIVER’S TRAVELS has been called the greatest satirical work ever written – in an age where the world once again seems to have turned upside down Swift’s caustic wit and irreverent honesty have never been more relevant.
GULLIVER’S TRAVELS is often thought of as a children’s story, but has never been anything of the sort! TNT rescue this literary masterpiece from the pygmies who tried to turn it into a juvenile entertainment and create a play that asks us the very mature questions that Swift was posing three hundred years ago: what is the moral basis of government? What is the value of money? What is the aim of science? And finally, when humans behave like vicious animals why should they be valued higher than beasts? Each of these questions is addressed by Swift in his travels to four different lands – not only Lilliput. TNT dramatise each of the four journeys and because satire is only sharp if it is contemporary, we naturally apply Swift’s critique to our own troubled world.
If the themes of GULLIVER’S TRAVELS are deeply serious the form is comic (even hilarious) and always thrilling. This is one of the greatest adventure stories, a travellers tale that is all the more exciting for being a fiction. It might even be described as the world’s first science fiction classic. The TNT production employs comedy, acrobatics, stilts, live music and razor sharp dialogue to explore Swift’s masterpiece and our own (collapsing?) world. TNT are probably the most popular international touring theatre, performing a dozen productions in forty countries on three continents this season, ranging from Shakespeare to contemporary dramas.
Director Paul Stebbings updates his highly successful 1996 production of GULLIVER’S TRAVELS to challenge the modern audience and provide a sparkling evening of satire that promises to tickle the belly and trouble the mind….Lilliput ahoy!
This production of GULLIVER travels across Europe and Asia for eight months visiting some 20 countries from Indonesia to Britain and Korea to Malta.
Tickets and Information:
Ticket prices: 600 000 VND for adults (night performance)/500 000 VND for adults (day performance)/300 000 VND for students pupils. Prices are for ALL seats.
You can buy tickets:
In Hanoi: Box office, Hanoi Opera House, 1 Trang Tien, Hanoi
– Vietnam Performing Arts Centre, 6th Floor, 32 Nguyen Thai Hoc St., Hanoi . Tel.: (04) 3747 8658
In HCMC: Box office at HCMC Opera House (left wing), No. 7 Công trường Lam Sơn, Dist. 1. Tel:(08)38299976. Mob: 0915 00 57 79
For more information, you can contact: VIETNAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
(Dept. of Performing Arts – Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism)
6th Floor, 32 Nguyen Thai Hoc St., Hanoi
Tel/Fax : (+84-4) 3747 8658
Mobile: +84 (0) 915 005 779
Email: gma@adg-europe.com, www.adg-europe.com
Artwork is Work: ASEAN Music Festival
Sat 11 May 2013, 2 pm
American Club
19 – 21 Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
The United States Embassy Hanoi and CAMA Vietnam are proud to announce the inaugural Artwork is Work: ASEAN Music Festival. This celebration of creative, Asian youth culture will take place in Hanoi on May 11 featuring bands from the ASEAN region as well as art and community groups from within Hanoi.
Making their way to the festival are a host of top quality musicians all looking to showcase the sounds of their country. Festival performers include garage rockers Blood Sugar Politik (Myanmar), traditional Thai funk act Molam International (Thailand), the post-rock algorithms of Pulso (Philippines), Vietnam’s nu-metal heroes 18+ (Vietnam) and genre-defying electronic sound artists Muon (Singapore). Besides non-stop live music on the main stage, the festival will feature a creative arts market run by the Hanoi Flea Market and a visual arts center curated by Hanoi’s Onion Cellar collective.
As well as promoting pride in the cultural vibrancy of modern ASEAN nations, the festival is also intended to highlight respect for artists in Asia via Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). IPR represents a vital part of the US-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement as well as a core responsibility for countries joining the WTO. But the issue is far from just another international obligation, IPR is a critical requirement for any country to develop technologically-advanced industries and promote creativity and innovation among its people.
Protecting a nation’s creative rights is vital to the development of homegrown industries in arts and technology. For the sake of composers, performing artists, writers, painters, computer programmers, caricaturists, musicians, illustrators and other creators of original works, Artwork is Work: ASEAN Music Festival seeks to highlight the importance of intellectual property rights enforcement in ASEAN countries.
Tickets
Tickets for the event will be available on the door.
For more details, visit CAMA’s website and Facebook event.
Watch CAMA Festival 5 (2011)
Watch performance of Molam International (Thailand)
Rock Show “Summer Songs”
Sat 11 May 2013, 8 pm
L’Espace
24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội
You are invited to Jazz Rock guitar from 3 regions at L’Espace. Guitarists: Cong Danh, Cao Minh Duc, Nguyen The Vinh, Nguyen Cuong, Nguyen Van Tuan and the symphony of PHAN NAM BAND. The program introduces the solo guitar works majorly by performing artists or composing variations from the international artists’ works.
Sticking to a guitar with a passion over the time, the performers in this program have the hard work of the same genre of music that they love. Either being trained through academic schools or being self-study, they have achieved the target goal that every guitarist pursued: A SOLO Guitarist!
Five artists who are from the North, Central and South region of Vietnam will gather in “SUMMER SONGS” and bring the heat to the concert with all the found and improvisation of their own compositions as well as the variable works from the classic works.
Solo guitarists:
Cong Danh (HCM city)
Cao Minh Duc (Da Nang)
Nguyen The Vinh (Ha Noi)
Nguyen Cuong (Ha Noi)
Nguyen Van Tuan (Ha Noi)
With the symphony of PHAN NAM BAND
Tickets:
Ticket price: 120 000 VND
Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 60 000 VND
Tickets are available at L’Espace.
Screening of “Brendan et le Secret de Kells”
Fri 15 May 2013, 8 pm
L’Espace
24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội
Welcome to the screening of “Brendan et le Secret de Kells” (Brendan and the secret of Kells – French, Belgium, Ireland, 2009, 75’) by director Tomm Moore.
Please read more information about the film in French here or refer to the Vietnamese version of this post.
Language: French with Vietnamese subtitle
Tickets:
Ticket price: 20 000 VND
Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 10 000 VND
Tickets are available at L’Espace.
International Seasports Festival in Vung Tau
7 – 19 May 2013
Vung Tau City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province
In accordance with implementing the Government’s policy on marine economic development strategy of Vietnam, contributing to raise awareness among the people and enhance the awareness of the international community of sovereign seas and islands of Vietnam, enhancing the awareness of leading role and position of Vietnamese marine economic sectors in the new period to strengthen the economic, security and defense of the country.
You won’t be bored, various activities:
• Carnival
• Golf tournament
• Opening ceremony
• Exhibition and fairs
• Forum and workshop international conference
• International music performance
• Lighting garden
• Closing ceremony/ gala dinner
Through the activities of the first seaport Festival in Vietnam to introduce mechanisms and potential policies to promote seaports, Vietnam’s sea tourism, to strengthen trade promotion trade investment, capacity building and attracting investment, to create opportunities for investors at home and abroad to meet and prospect for investment opportunities, economic development, of the Vietnamese maritime industry. At the same time, introducing products, equipment and advanced technology in the world for construction and development of the Vietnamese seaport; training supply of specialized human resources, marketing promotion for the logistics industry , maritime, import, export and modernize customs procedures according to international standards. On the other hand, to bring the opportunity to exchange experiences on management of commercial port, connecting carriers and logistics systems, developing strategies of urban and seaports in Vietnam.
The first seaport festival in Vietnam will be held in Ba Ria – Vung Tau, opening up opportunities for cooperation, investment, attract financing, creating more favorable conditions for the port development, urban construction port in Ba Ria – Vung Tau towards the future-oriented development planning of Vietnam seaport system, which has been approved by the Prime Minister through decision No. 2190/QD -dated 02/12/2009; improving the position and importance of transshipment port in Ba Ria – Vung Tau to be competitive in time and cost companring to ports such as Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan …
Ba Ria – Vung Tau basically meet the conditions of infrastructure, facilities, human resources and experience in organizing events to successfully organize the first Seaport in Vietnam, thereby contributing to the economic development of Vietnam’s sea in accordance with the direction of the Government.
Performance of Famous Oratorio MESSIAH
08 and 09 May 2013, 8 pm
HCMC Opera House
No. 7 Lam Son Square, D.1, HCMC
You are invited to the performance of the full version of the famous oratorio MESSIAH by GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL (one of the greatest composers of baroque music period). This is one of the masterpieces in music history and has been performed regularly worldwide, especially at Christmas. This is the premiere of this masterpiece in Ho Chi Minh city.
The performance has four famous international voices from Norway: Ditte Marie Bræin (soprano), Siri Torjesen (alto), Magnus Staveland (tenor), Halvor Melien (bass) and about ten other artists from two famous bands: Trondheim Solistene and Kongelige Norske Marines Musikkorps. Handel’s Messiah will be conducted by Lars Notto Birkeland who had the successful debut of the Opera Dido and Aeneas in Viet Nam with HBSO last year.
Conductor: Lars Notto Birkeland
Soprano: Ditte Marie Bræin, Cho Hae Ryong, Vo Thuy Ngoc Tuyen, Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga
Alto: Siri Torjesen, Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen
Tenor: Magnus Staveland, Pham Trang
Bass: Halvor Melien, Doan Thanh Minh
Harpsichord: Christian Kjos
Language coach: Paul Arlidge
Vocal coach: Siri Torjesen
Orchestra arrangement: Ly Giai Hoa
Guests from orchestra: Trondheim Solistene and Kongelige Norske Marines Musikkorps
Tickets
Ticket price: 650,000 – 550,000 – 400,000 – 150,000 VND (for students only)
All tickets are available at:
Ticket Counter, HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera, 7 Lam Son Square, D.1, HCMC, Tel: 08. 38237419, email: info@hbso.org.vn.
Concert with Royal String Quartet
Tue 07 May 2013, 8 pm
Youth Theater
11 Ngo Thi Nham, Hanoi
The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Hanoi would like to invite you to enjoy a concert performed by Royal String Quartet on the occasion of the Polish National Day, 3rd May 2013.
The Royal String Quartet is one of the most dynamically developing string quartets in the world today. Its repertoire combines outstanding musical works of the past with contemporary music, bravely pushing musical genres. The Royal String Quartet receives enthusiastic reviews for its interpretations of classics but it also plays an important part in promoting lesser known Polish music. The Quartet collaborates with exceptional artists from different genres of music and is not afraid to cross over into the realm of pop culture.
The international career of the Royal String Quartet started with the invitation to join BBC Radio 3’s prestigious New Generation Artists scheme. With the nomination for the Royal Philharmonic Society Chamber Music Award, a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award and success in competitions in Kuhmo and Banff, the Quartet has been a regular guest in the most renowned concert halls in the world (Wigmore Hall in London, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, Konzerthaus in Vienna and Berlin) and has also been invited to such international festivals as the BBC Proms, Aldeburgh, City of London and Schleswig Holstein. The RSQ has been Quartet-in-Residence at Queen’s University Belfast since Autumn 2012.
The RSQ records mainly for Hyperion with albums of the music of Szymanowski, Lutosławski, Penderecki and Henryk Mikołaj Górecki. Covering over 10 albums, the discography of the Quartet shows versatility and passion for pushing the boundaries of classical music, jazz, pop or electronic music.
The Royal String Quartet will perform at the Youth Theatre, Hanoi at 8p.m on 7/5/2013.
Free tickets are available from 25/04/2013 at:
– The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Hanoi, 3 Chua Mot Cot
– Goethe- Institut Hanoi (after 9a.m), 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc. Please note that Goethe- Institut Hanoi will be closed from 29/4 to 1/5/2013.
Concerts of Eric Legnini and Son Quartette
Hanoi: Sat 11 May 2013, 8 pm
Hanoi Opera House
01 Trang Tien Str, Hanoi
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HCMC: Thu 09 May 2013, 8 pm
HCMC Conservatory of Music
112 Nguyen Du Str, Dist 1, HCMC
Eric LEGNINI, one of the most talented pianists of international jazz ‘s scene, will perform in Ho Chi Minh City on May 9th and May 11th 2013 in Hanoi in the program of Europe Days in Vietnam and on the occasion of 20th anniversary of the execution of Cultural Cooperation Agreement between the Social Republic of Vietnam ‘s Government and Community of Francophone Belgium ‘s Government.
Performers:
Eric Legnini: piano – Thomas Bramerie: contrabass
Franck Agulhon: drum – Hugh Coltman: vocal
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Eric Legnini was born in 1970 near the Liège city in Belgium. He began studying piano at the age of 6 and discovered jazz in the 80s of the previous century, from that moment this kind of music became great passion and the reason for life. At the age of 18, he came to the America to satisfy his dream of drowning in magical sounds of this country, especially his idol Herbie Hancock. After that, he returned to teach piano at the Brussels Academy of Music, but shortly after that, he decided to be on stage and never leave his paradise from then on.
He met and worked with generation of the most famous jazz artists such as Stefano Di Battista, Belmondo brothers, Paco Jerry, Milton Nascimento and many other great names of this genre, along with them, he performs on the biggest stage of the world. He also accompanied with piano for many famous singers such as Carla Bruni, Claude Nougaro, Lian Foly …
Essentiels – his debut album was produced in 1990 and then, 10 music CDs were made. All CDs are welcomed by critics and music lovers, all were charmed by his virtuosity and endless creativity.
The Belgian Jazz pianist never stops trying to explore the mood of creation that varies among soul music, gospel, blues and jazz. Recently, he combines his talents with two other famous musicians, musician Thomas Bramerie who plays contrabass and drummer Franck Agulhon. With the latest album of the trio named Sing twice, a very attractive CD, a mix of jazz, pop and African melodies, he has invited three renowned vocals: British singer Hugh Coltman, Malian female singer Mamani Keita and the US-Japan female singer Emi Meyer. Eric Legnini desire to play hard, 200% to even 300% of strength for the music!
In 2005 Eric won Legnini «Django D’OR», in 2006, he won the «Octave Music” and in 2011, he won the “Glorious Music” for Jazz album of the year.
In addition to the concert in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Eric Legnini will have a Master class with students at Ho Chi Minh City Academy of Music on May 10th , from 9 am to 11.30 am.
(Eric Legnini played in Hanoi once in 2011 and Grapevine’s Jazz reviewer Paul Zetter wrote a piece about him here.)
Free Tickets to Concerts (Limited tickets) will be available from 02 May at:
Hanoi: Wallonie-Bruxelles Delegation in Vietnam
Daeha Building (5th floor, # 505)
360 Kim Ma Street, Ba Dinh District, Ha Noi
Tel. (04) 3.831.52.41
HCMC: Department of Regional Chamber of Wallonie in Ho Chi Minh City
C / o Gemadept Tower, 11th Floor, Room 1103
6 Le Thanh Ton Street – District 1 – Ho Chi Minh City