Vietnam funeral music on stage for the first time
Le Minh Son’s fans are sure in for another wild ride, since the strong-personality artist has recently announced his new show will feature a 17-minute live performance on Oct 28th -29th at the Ha Noi Opera House.
Le Minh Son's fans are in for an exciting experience, as the dynamic artist has recently announced his upcoming show featuring a 17-minute live performance incorporating funeral trumpets and large drums. The show is scheduled for October 28-29, 2025, at the Hanoi Opera House.
According to the show's organizers, few instruments are as integral to Vietnamese culture as funeral trumpets. The music created for these instruments is powerful, symbolizing not an end, but a new beginning in life. While it is difficult to predict how the audience will react to this innovative stage genre, Le Minh Son is certainly taking risks by introducing such an unconventional concept, given that funeral music is often associated with superstition. Children typically feel uneasy at the sound, while many adults share similar discomfort.
However, embracing the unconventional is Le Minh Son's specialty. The 36-year-old artist possesses a distinctive taste in music that diverges sharply from the mainstream, making his work instantly identifiable to listeners. He is known to express, “I convey my heart's language through my music.” Throughout his 25-year musical career, Le Minh Son has released 12 albums and hosted 8 live shows, solidifying his reputation in the industry and earning the recognition he deserves.
