In the series of international art events Music Season 2024-2025, The Vienna Concert organized by Ho Guom Theater and sponsored by Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank), creates opportunities for the capital's public to connect with classical musical heritages, enriching the country's cultural and artistic life.
Multi-layered emotional music night
With a rich repertoire of genres, high aesthetics, space and top-notch sound quality, The Vienna Concert at Ho Guom Theater has touched the hearts of the 1500 Capital's audience.
Under the guidance of conductor Harald Krumpöck, cellist Peter Somodari and the world's top orchestra - the Vienna Chamber Orchestra, they brought immortal music products by outstanding composers such as Joseph Haydn, Johann Strauss, Franz Schubert.
The entire empty Hoan Kiem Lake room was filled with multi-layered, beautiful and delicate emotions. The audience was led on a musical journey that was romantic, poetic, joyful and majestic, recreating the entire spirit of Vienna - the heart of European classical music.
The Vienna concert began with the Symphony No. 73 "The Hunt" which opened a mesmerizing evening of art. Harald Krumpöck's exquisite conducting brought to life a thrilling and dramatic hunt with many sounds that were sometimes impromptu and soaring, sometimes smooth and profound.
The empty space of the room was even more captivating when cellist Peter Somodari performed the Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in C major Hob. VIIb:1. With his sculptural technique and deep love for the work, he touched the hearts of the artists, creating emotional connections with symbolic details.
The journey to discover the capital of classical music continues to unfold surprises at the stage of the Hoan Kiem Theater. Under the splendid lighting and support from the modern sound system, Franz Schubert's Symphony No. 5 in B major D 485 resounds, sweeping the audience into a mesmerizing musical space.
The Vienna Concert was again in full swing with Johann Strauss's Spring Waltz (Frühlingsstimmen Waltz op. 410). The cheerful, sparkling melodies of the Viennese spring seemed to fill the room, making the whole space bloom with minerality and excitement.
The incessant clapping of hands and the bright smiles of the audience were the living proof of the success of a memorable music night.
“The concert took my prosthetic leg through many different emotional states: high-class, romantic, gentle, relaxed. Sometimes majestic, joyful. I felt like I was at a very classic party” - Ms. Bui Thi Huong (Ho Chi Minh City) shared.
Auditorium with world-class art experiences
The Vienna Concert not only aims to give the audience the opportunity to explore and immerse themselves in the beauty of classical music through classic masterpieces, but also is a unique opportunity for Vietnamese martial artists to enjoy the quintessence of European music. Designer Huu La La from Saigon was very emotional when she had the opportunity to enjoy an international-class concert right in the heart of Hanoi.
“Today I am really happy to have the opportunity to enjoy world-class symphony music right here in Hanoi. Before, when I wanted to listen to classical music, I had to go to Austria or major theaters around the world. Another thing that makes me happy is that the night music of The Vienna Concert is truly wonderful.
The stage was great, the theater was important, the surround sound was vivid, it touched my stomach, there were times when she cried. I and everyone around me were all fascinated and felt like we were living in music and art" - designer Huu La La shared.
For Mr. Ngo Son Tung, a young man passionate about classical music, The Vienna Concert is also a valuable opportunity to experience world-class classical music, a rare occurrence in Vietnam.
“Tonight’s concert was truly wonderful, full of unforgettable emotions. I feel very lucky to enjoy the spring sound performed for the first time by the Vienna Orchestra, the world’s leading orchestra. This is a rare opportunity because it is rare for the capital Hanoi to have special concerts with careful and elaborate preparation” - Mr. Tung shared.
Ms. Bui Thi Huong decided to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi just to experience The Vienna Concert for the first time, led by the famous conductor Harald Krumpöck.
“I really admire conductor Harald Krumpöck, so when I learned that he would conduct The Vienna Concert, I immediately booked tickets so as not to miss this opportunity,” said Ms. Huong.
As a sponsor of the Vienna Concert Series, Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) hopes that the Vienna Concert Series will be a spiritual gift from VPBank to the public, arousing passion, connecting the capital's audience with the quintessence of European culture, bringing the public closer to global artistic standards and contributing ideas to create a prosperous cultural and artistic life.
“We believe that the advice of talented artists performing classic music products has brought a unique musical experience to the space of Ho Guom Theater - where the heart of European music meets the beauty of ancient Hanoi. We also believe that this event also contributes to increasing the position of Vietnam as an attractive destination for world-famous artists” - VPBank representative added.
