VOV.VN - Vietnamese and American artists entertained distinguished guests and spectators at a concert held at the American Center in Hanoi on July 26 to mark the 10th anniversary of the US-Vietnam comprehensive partnership.
Bryan Charles Wilson, a cellist from America (third from left), wears an Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) and is joined by đàn bầu (mono chord) player Ngo Tra My (second from left), đàn tranh (zither) player Pham Tra My (R), and DJ Tri Minh (L) at the "10th Anniversary Culture Show”.
Wilson’s performance takes the audience on a musical journey, starting with his new album where he skillfully reimagines Vietnamese music through the sounds of the cello.
Cameron Thomas Shah, spokesperson of the US Embassy in Hanoi, shares that the combination of both American and Vietnamese artists helps to bring wonderful and emotional melodies to the audience.
The culture show blends the enchanting sounds of beautiful instruments with captivating electronic music to attract plenty of viewers.
Ngo Tra My (L) is an accomplished đàn bầu teacher and soloist. She is a member of several bands, holds multiple honours, and has taught at the Malmö Academy of Music. My has performed in more than 40 countries, giving her a chance to spread the beauty of traditional Vietnamese music around the world.
Pham Tra My (R) is a lecturer of đàn tranh performance at the Vietnam National Academy of Music. Also an accomplished musician, she has won gold and silver medals at national traditional instrumental music festivals, along with special prizes at international music festivals held in France and Italy.
Từ khóa: US Vietnam cultural show, US Vietnam comprehensive partnership, American Center in Hanoi, Bryan Charles Wilson, đàn bầu, mono chord, đàn tranh, zither