The artistic programme entitled “Doan Vien” (Reunion) was part of a series of events marking the 70th anniversary of the Viet Nam National Academy of Music (1956–2026). The performance took place on the evening of April 19 at the Academy’s Grand Concert Hall and was organised by the Ty Ba Division under the Faculty of Traditional Music. It was also the first artistic programme to bring together such a large number of ‘ty ba’ performers on one stage.
The “Doan Vien” programme was structured in two parts. The first section focused on tribute and inheritance, introducing outstanding works associated with generations of composers and performers over the years. The second section opened up a fresh and youthful creative space featuring numerous experimental works that had already achieved encouraging success.
The programme gathered 133 ‘ty ba’ artists from across the country, including Hue, Phu Yen, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City. Notably, several artists currently living and teaching abroad also took part.
The rare and meaningful gathering of multiple generations of artists created a deeply significant “Reunion.” It was not only a reunion of the domestic ‘ty ba’ artistic community but also one that fostered broad connections beyond national borders.
Speaking at the award ceremony, Dr and People’s Artist Do Quoc Hung, Director of the Viet Nam National Academy of Music, stated that 2026 marks an immensely sacred historical milestone — the 70th anniversary of the Academy’s establishment (1956–2026). Over seven decades of development, the Academy has consistently affirmed its position as the nation’s leading institution for professional music education, research, and performance.
He shared that, as part of the series of high-level cultural and artistic activities commemorating this major occasion, the “Reunion” concert was far more than a simple performance. It represented a remarkable phenomenon in ‘ty ba’ art.
The event connected generations ranging from veteran masters and distinguished artists to young lecturers and the next generation of students. The harmonious resonance of 133 ‘ty ba’ instruments filling the Grand Concert Hall symbolised continuity in the enduring flow of national culture and strongly affirmed the timeless vitality of Vietnamese traditional music amid international integration.
