This was revealed at a press conference held in Hanoi on June 27, to announce the Vietnam Airlines Classic – Hanoi Concert - VACC 2024.
The concert is hosted by national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Thanh Viet Production Company to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Hanoi’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2024).
At the event on October 12, the Russian National Orchestra will perform the Vietnamese National Anthem and other classical pieces under the baton of Spanish conductor César Álvarez. The first performance day will also see the participation of celebrated Russian - Armenian pianist Eva Gevorgyan.
The second night on October 13 will feature some ballet excerpts by dancers from the Bolshoi Theatre.
The Russian National Orchestra was established in 1990 by conductor Mikhail Pletnev. Over the past three decades, the orchestra has achieved international fame and public recognition, becoming the embodiment of Russian musical traditions.
In 2004, the orchestra became the first in the history of Russia to receive a Grammy Award. Gramophone -the most prestigious music magazine in Europe - named this orchestra among the 20 best orchestras in the world.
First held in 2017, the Vietnam Airlines Classic is the first outdoor classical concert in Vietnam, with the participation of the London Symphony Orchestra - a famous international symphony orchestra.
