On 24 September 2019, Vietnam Airlines and Hanoi Municipal People’s Committee organized a press conference to announce Vietnam Airlines Classic – Hanoi Concert 2019, a major annual cultural event which is a part of the agreement between Vietnam Airlines and Hanoi on economic, cultural and social development.
The concert marks the third return of the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) to Hanoi, participated in by approximately 100 talented artists, featuring some rare musical instruments, many of which are more than 200 years old. Hanoians and tourists alike are in for a promising event including the world’s most exceptional musical performances. The LSO will perform eight songs, starting with Vietnam’s National Anthem followed by seven orchestrations of international composers. Years past featured superb performances directed by conductor Niklas Benjamin Hoffmann in 2017, and Elim Chan in 2018. This year’s audience can look forward to yet another spectacular show as conducted by Sir Simon Rattle — a globally celebrated conductor who has received honors at the Classic Brit Awards.
Vietnam Airlines Classic – Hanoi Concert 2019 will take place at Ly Thai To Square, Hanoi from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on October 5, 2019. To make the concert more accessible to the public, 400-inch LED screens will be placed on Dinh Tien Hoang Street, and at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square.
Through this event, the city of Hanoi and Vietnam Airlines will bring a glimpse of the world’s music scene to the stunning walking streets of Hanoi’s ancient Old Quarter. The event will further introduce and promote the charming city, its welcoming inhabitants, and its art-loving people.
Intending to serve as a cultural bridge connecting the Vietnamese culture to the rest of the world, Vietnam Airlines Classic – Hanoi Concert 2019 is a part of Flights of Nation campaign by Vietnam Airlines. The Flights of Nation campaign is one of Vietnam Airlines’ efforts in spreading national identity, pride, and responsibility. The campaign has left its mark with numerous meaningful activities such as organizing flights for the national soccer team, joining in the Zero Waste Alliance and advertising Vietnam’s tourism at international fairs.
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London Symphony Orchestra (LSO)
Established in 1904, LSO has been pursuing the objective of bringing musical masterpieces to the public. Every year, LSO organizes 70 live concerts and more than 50 regular international concerts. In addition, LSO is also known for its efforts in discovering and nurturing musical talents by establishing the LSO East London academy, LSO Discovery, The Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition for young conductors.
London Symphony Orchestra’s core mission is to bring high-class music to its audience. Over the past 100 years, the orchestra has pursued its strong commitment to serve music lovers all over the world.
The LSO was founded in 1904 by a collective of the most talented musicians of London – and that remains the case to this day. Owned by its members and comprising 95 talented artists from all over the world, the orchestra continues to perform with musical virtuosity and enthusiasm – as well as being a regular presence at the Barbican in London, with about 70 shows each year, the LSO also performs more than 70 international concerts annually.
Conductor Sir Simon Rattle
Sir Simon Rattle is the world-famous British conductor who has been awarded several prestigious personal honours which include a knighthood knighted by the Queen of England in 1994. Alfred Toepfer Foundation in Hamburg awarded him with the Shakespeare prize. He also received the Albert Medal by the Royal Society of Arts in recognition of his incredible contribution to music community.
