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Conductor Damiano Guiranna and 45 members of the WYO, together with 25 members of the VNAMYO, will practice and perform together from March 29 to April 12.

Some of the highlights of the event will be a concert themed "Thang Long Night" on the evening of April 6 at the Grand Concert Hall of the Vietnam National Academy of Music and a concert themed "Gala Opera Puccini" taking place at Hanoi Opera House on April 10.

Local audiences will be introduced to classic musical instruments and pieces of work written by famous composers during the two concerts.

The diverse combination of young artists from 20 countries and territories worldwide will spread youthful, positive, and creative energy to music lovers in Hanoi.

Founded in 2001 by Italian conductor Damiano Giuranna, the WYO has welcomed more than 2,000 talent members from all continents, and taken part in many tours around the world.

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