The concert was a highlight of the official state visit to Kazakhstan by Party General Secretary To Lam, accompanied by his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who attended the performance.
According to People’s Artist Quoc Hung, the Vietnamese delegation mainly comprised artists from the Viet Nam National Academy of Music, including distinguished lecturers, prominent names in the Vietnamese arts scene, and young talents.
From the Kazakhstani side, 110 artists took part in the concert. The core of the ensemble consisted of a 30-member orchestra and an 80-member choir from the Astana National Opera and Ballet Theatre. Two soloists — Meritorious Artist Oksana Davydenko and Meritorious Artist Talgat Musabaev, also featured in the performance.
Of particular note was the participation of world-renowned artist Dimash Qudaibergen, who is hailed as an “international superstar” and a national icon of Kazakhstan. Dimash is known for his exceptionally rare voice and the ability to sing in 13 different languages.
The centrepiece of the concert was a performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9— often referred to as the “greatest masterpiece of humanity.” The symphony was performed by a 200-member ensemble, including four soloists: Meritorious Artist Pham Khanh Ngoc, Meritorious Artist Oksana Davydenko, Ninh Duc Hoang Long, and Meritorious Artist Talgat Musabaev.
In his role as head of the delegation, People’s Artist Quoc Hung stated: “This was a world-class classical concert, marked by smooth and effective collaboration between the artists of Viet Nam and Kazakhstan.”
He also expressed his deep emotion at standing on the grand stage of Kazakhstan’s largest theatre, singing heartfelt lyrics that invited friends from across the globe to come to Viet Nam.
