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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh:20181030T173000
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL MUSICAL CULTURAL EVENT: A Sonata Evening with Vietnamese Composer Nguyễn Văn Quỳ
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to honour the life and work of an amazing Vietnamese composer who is nicknamed the Beethoven of Vietnam.  At 93 years old Master Quỳ is very frail but his brain and mind are still sharp. \nHe was born in 1925 and his first 20 years of life were during the French colonial times. He has an amazing life story which we want to share with you as well as showcase his varied talents.  He composed 9 sonatas (between 1964-2003)\, he wrote 9 songs and a number of poems.  (Beethoven composed 10 sonatas for the violin and piano – hence his nickname). \nWe are delighted that United Nations International School Hanoi (UNIS Hanoi) is hosting this evening for us. And thank you to Red Apron for sponsoring the drinks reception \n\n5.45pm Welcome drinks reception (wine and soft drinks)\n6.30pm start and introduction to Quỳ\nRecital of poem ‘La Nature’ in French (by one of the UNIS Hanoi students)\nSonata no. 8 for the violin and piano (30 minutes) performed by musicians Phạm Thanh Hà (Violin) and Phan Huy Phúc (Piano)\nRecital of poem ‘Pensant a Toi’ in French (by one of the UNIS Hanoi students)\nDa khúc (Nocturne) (one of the songs written and composed by Quỳ)\nQ&A with Quỳ – depending on time\nThanks and presentations\n\nQuỳ’s three biggest loves in life are Vietnam\, Music and Teaching \nWe hope this will be a great community event with something for everyone – classical music lovers and those who want to understand more about the history and society during the French times through the eyes of this individual. \nQuỳ’s greatest wish before he departs this life is to have the recognition he deserves in the modern day.  Please join us in making his dream come true. \nOur musicians: \n\nPhạm Thanh Hà begun studying the violin at the age of 4 and started work at the orchestra of the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet Theatre (VNOB) in 1995 as Principal of the second violin section.  He is currently Concertmaster of the VNOB Orchestra.\nPhan Huy Phúc studied music in the United States\, and has been active in music performance and education since 2010. In 2013 he became rehearsal pianist and orchestra member of the VNOB. He currently teaches music at Alexandre Yersin French School.\n\nPlease register  – more information will follow \nFor info/enquiries contact FVH \nTickets 200\,000 VND adults / 100\,000 VND students \nVenue: UNIS Hanoi\, Centre for the Arts\, G9\, Ciputra\, Tay \nDress code:  smart\, evening attire \nPlease follow and like us:Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...\n\n	Related\n
URL:http://www.fvheritage.org/event/special-musical-cultural-event-a-sonata-evening-with-vietnamese-composer-nguyen-van-quy/
LOCATION:G9 ciputra\, Hanoi\, Tay Ho\, Viet Nam
CATEGORIES:Culture Series,History & Lectures,Music
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