Concert celebrates Vietnamese traditional music

Vietnam Traditional Orchestra, consisting of over 80 skilled musicians from the Vietnam National Academy of Music, will present a captivating performance at 8:00 PM on May 26, 2025, at the Hanoi Opera House.

The program features a diverse array of musical genres, ranging from the iconic Western classical piece Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 by Franz Liszt to traditional folk music from Japan, China, and Vietnam. These compositions will be illuminated with the distinct sounds of rare Vietnamese musical instruments, including the Dan Bau (a one-string zither), Dan Nhi (a two-string vertical violin), and Dan Tam Thap Luc (a hammered dulcimer with 36 strings).

Vietnamese traditional musical instruments encompass a variety of string, wind, and percussion instruments, utilized by both the majority Kinh ethnic group and numerous other ethnic minorities. The Vietnam Traditional Orchestra was established in 2009 and has since gained recognition for its exceptional musicianship and dedication, endearing itself to audiences nationwide. Tickets are priced at VND 150,000, VND 200,000, and VND 300,000. Tickets can be purchased at the Hanoi Opera House located at 1 Trang Tien Street or reserved online at www.ticketvn.com.