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Goto Ryu is just 22 years old but his talent is well-known in many international music programmes. He is now the final year physics student from Harvard University, with great devotion to encouraging young artists in the world. He is also the founder of Goto Ryu scholarship for the most outstanding artists.
During the Paganini concert, Goto Ryu will perform Niccolo Paganini’s concerto No 1 with three chapters. The legend of Italy is also considered the founder of modern violin style.
In addition, audiences will also have an opportunity to enjoy masterpieces from other Italian musicians including “The Italian in Algeria” by Rossini” and “Mozart of Italy” and “Antiche Danze ed Arie III” by Respighi.
“Vietnamese Day 2011” held in Japan
More than 500 students from Vietnam and other countries participated in “Vietnamese Day 2011” in Tokyo, Japan on June 18.
A variety of activities took place during the event, including introducing the 4,000 year history of Vietnam, along with the country’s culture, food and attractive tourist destinations.
Arts performances were co-ordinated by Vietnamese and foreign students and received warm encouragement from the crowd.
The song “Faherland” performed in both Vietnamese and Japanese left foreign students filled with emotion. “I want to learn to sing this song,” said Emiko Hakozaki.
Nguyen Huu Quyet, a member of the organising board, said Vietnamese students in Japan wanted to advertise their country to the world community through the event and allow them to learn more about traditional Vietnamese culture.
Vietnam also wants to share with Japanese friends who are still overcoming difficulties after the earthquake and tsunami on March 11, Quyet noted.
Musical night to mark Journalism Day
On the 86th anniversary of Vietnam Journalism Day (June 21, 1925-2011), the Vietnam Journalists‘ Association in collaboration with Nghe Bao magazine and Ho Chi Minh Television, will host music program Ngoi But va Trai Tim (Pen and Heart) at the Ho Chi Minh Television Theater in District 1 at 8:30 p.m. on Monday.
The program at 14 Dinh Tien Hoang Street will be attended by many experienced journalists such as Nguyen Quy Hoa, general director of HTV, Doan Nguyen Thuy Trang, deputy editor-in-chief of Khoa hoc Pho thong, Ngo Thi Thu An from Tuoi Tre, Doan Mai Huong from Sai Gon Giai Phong and Pham Hong Ky from Nguoi Lao Dong together with many journalists who won prizes in the contest Tieng hat Nguoi Lam Bao (Voice of Journalist) .
The show will also see performances from People’s Artist Thu Hien, My Tam, Bang Quang, Quang Dung, Tre Xanh, ABC and the HCMC Music Conservatory or Rex.
The program will be broadcast live on HTV9.
Ho Chi Minh Museum named ‘City relic’
The Ho Chi Minh Museum, built in 1863 in western architectural style, was conferred the title of ‘City Relic’ in a ceremony in District 4 in Ho Chi Minh City Friday.
The building was one of the first constructions built by the French colonial rulers after their invasion of Saigon or present day this city.
The City People’s Committee converted the building into a museum to commemorate late President Ho Chi Minh in 1995.
In related news, the District 5 People’s Committee in the metropolis recognized Thien Ton Pagoda in Ward 6 as a city relic. The pagoda is closely linked with events of the fight against US and French invaders.
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