Concert Beethoven & Brahms

Sun 19 Oct 2014, 8 pm

HCMC Opera House

No. 7 Lam Son Square, D.1, HCMC

The German Music Council with its project “Conductors Forum” and the Deutsche Orchester-Stiftung delegate for the second time young musicians to a concert with the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO). On 19 October 2014 Alexander Merzy, scholarship holder of the Conductors Forum, conducts a concert with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral” and Johannes Brahms’ double concerto, performed by Hellen Weiß (violin) and by Gabriel Adriano Schwabe (violoncello).

With this project the Conductors Forumand the Deutsche Orchester-Stiftung give the young conductor and the soloists the opportunity to gain experiences abroad and to make important international contacts. The project is accompanied by the Consulat General of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Goethe-Institut in Ho Chi Minh City.

The nationwide support programme Conductors Forum targets future generations of German conductors. With a view to prepare highly gifted young conductors for future leadership positions in the national and international music world, the programme organizes master classes, assistant positions and sponsored concerts for its scholarship holders. Above all, it is a forum throughout Germany allowing a continual dialogue between the young generation of conductors and renowned conducting personalities.

Program

PART I:

Johannes Brahms

Double Concerto for violin, cello & orchestra in A Minor, op. 102

I. Allegro

II. Andante

III. Vivace non troppo

Hellen Weiß, violin solo

Gabriel Adriano Schwabe, violoncello solo

PART II:

Ludwig van Beethoven

Symphony No.6 “Pastoral” in F Major, op. 68

I. Allegro ma non troppo

II. Adante molto mosso

III. Allegro

IV. Allegro

V. Allegretto

Tickets

Ticket prices: 400.000 – 350.000 – 200.000 – 80.000 VND

Tickets are available at:

HBSO Box Office: No7 Lam Son Square, Dist 1 – HCMC (basement)

Online: www.ticketbox.vn

Telephone: +84 8 38237419

Mobile: 0909493938 (Ms. Ngoc) – 0989874517 (Ms. Huong) – 0903041959 (Mr. Luan)

Email: lamngochbso@gmail.com   

A Special Concert by Fantasia Wind Quintet

Fri 17 Oct 2014, 8 pm

Manzi Art Space

14 Phan Huy Ich, Hanoi

Manzi proudly presents a very special concert by Fantasia Wind Quintet on Friday 17 October.

Featuring pieces from the romantic, classic, and contemporary eras, the Fantasia Wind Quintet will be presenting music lovers at manzi with an evening of smooth, refined elegance.

The concert will also create an open and intimate atmosphere between musicians and audience by having a little talk by the musicians about the works and the instruments.

Founded in 2006, the Fantasia Wind Quintet features some of Vietnam most accomplished professional musicians- all members are teachers from the Vietnam National Academy of Music and performers in the Vietnam Symphony Orchestra. Their diverse talents and influences have delighted audiences at home and abroad.

Due to limited seating capacity, please pre-register via manzihanoi@gmail.com before 8.00 p.m. Wed, 15 Oct

* Please notice: Additional fee will be added to the 1st drink. Money goes toward artists and organisational costs.

Showcase “Color – Wool 2″

Opening: Tue 14 Oct 2014, 4.30 pm

Exhibition: 14 – 20 Oct 2014

93 Dinh Tien Hoang, Hanoi

You are invited to the showcase “Color – Wool 2″ by Nguyen Hong Van.

According to artist Nguyen Hong Van:

“I was born and raised in a little alley in Ha Noi – a place that has left an indelible imprint of joy and sorrow on my memory. When I grew up, Ha Noi was also the place that evoked my first emotion when I moved into the realms of wool embroidery art.

A skewed roof, a pale-sun afternoon at West Lake, a street with a fairly cool wind of autumn, etc., all gather in enchanting shades of colors of Ha Noi – my beloved city.

I have been tirelessly working and exploring to convey cultural and art values in every wool embroidery picture. It is the art of sophistication and meticulousness of the colors and drunk with emotions. Many people thought I was too risky to embark on such a new and unique field as the art of wool embroidery. However, perhaps it is the nature of a learner of Fine Arts and the strong passion of a young person for exploration that have inspired me to this art form.

Over the past four years, there are 50 works of art unveiled at an exhibition and a display. Wool embroidery picture is taking steps to become a widely known and cherished art form. It was a weary yet worthy journey, especially when many wool embroidery pictures were displayed at numerous galleries or became decorative art gift preferred at home and abroad. Besides the topic of Ha Noi, my works also focus on topics of the country – people – culture of Viet Nam as a vivid recreation through the eye of wool embroidery.

A long road is still ahead. I hope that all of my works of art will gain greater love and bring more emotional values to those who appreciate art and talent!”

Screening of Film “Todas las Canciones Hablan de Mí” (Every Song is about me)

Sun 19 Oct 2014, 7.30 pm

THBC Spanish Tapas Bar

44, lane 31 Xuan Dieu Str, Hanoi

Come to the film screening “Todas las Canciones Hablan de Mí” (Every song is about me)(2010, 107 mins).

About the film

Twenty-something mates Francisco, Ignacio, and Dani meet for their Sunday rituals: a paella, a dip in the sea. After spotting an obituary for a schoolmate, they decide to attend the funeral. They realize it wasn`t him. Confusion turns to coincidence as they meet a couple of young women who will disrupt their perfect summer days.

Free entrance.

Language: Spanish and English sub

Screening of “Match Point” and “Stardust Memories”

Screening of “Match Point”: Fri 17 Oct 2014, 7.30 pm

Screening of “Stardust Memories”: Sat 18 Oct 2014, 7.30 pm

Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents

51 Tran Hung Dao Str (4th floor), Hanoi

In the last week of Woody Allen film month, you are invited to the film screening “Match Point” and “Stardust Memories” at TPD.

Original language with English subtitles. The screening is for educational purpose and supportive to TPD Centre’s Young Cinema Fund.

Information about the films:

Match Point

MATCH POINT is a 2005 drama film written and directed by Woody Allen which stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Scarlett Johansson, Emily Mortimer, Matthew Goode, Brian Cox, and Penelope Wilton.

Rhys Meyers’s character marries into a wealthy family, but his social position is threatened by his affair with his brother-in-law’s girlfriend, played by Johansson. The film treats themes of morality, greed, and the roles of lust, money, and luck in life, leading many to compare it to Allen’s earlier film, Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989).

Stardust Memories

STARDUST MEMORIES is a 1980 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Woody Allen and starring Woody Allen, Charlotte Rampling, Jessica Harper, Marie-Christine Barrault and (a then-unknown) Sharon Stone in her film debut.

The film is about a filmmaker who recalls his life and his loves – the inspirations for his films – while attending a retrospective of his work. Allen considers this to be one of his best films, along with The Purple Rose of Cairo and Match Point. The film is shot in black and white and is reminiscent of Federico Fellini’s 8½ (1963), which it parodies.

The film was nominated for a Writers Guild of America award for Best Comedy written directly for screen. Allen denies that this film is autobiographical and has expressed regret that audiences interpreted it as such.

Entry: 20k (donation for TPD’s fund for movie talents)

Jazz Night with Quyen Thien Dac and Band

Thu 16 Oct 2014, 9 pm

Barbetta

No 2 Ngo Huyen, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi

Come and enjoy a romantic evening of wonderful music with Quyen Thien Dac and band.

Program

1. What a wonderful world

Composed by Bob Thiele (aka “George Douglas”) & George David Weiss

2. St. Thomas

Composed by Sonny Rollins

3. All the things you are

Composed by Jerome Kern (music) & Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics)

4. Beautiful Love

Composed by Wayne King, Victor Young & Egbert Van Alstyne (music), Haven Gillespie (lyrics)

5. You don’t know what love is

Composed by Gene de Paul (music) & Don Raye (lyrics) and

6. Don’t know why

Composed by Jesse Harris, made popular by Norah Jones

Free entry. Please email to barbettacenter@gmail.com to reserve the best seat!

Without registration, you can still attend the event but you may have to stand due to limited seats available!   

Artist talk by Maria Fernanda Plata

Thu 16 Oct 2014, 6.30 pm

Studio – San Art Laboratory

48/7 Pham Viet Chanh, Binh Thanh Dist, HCMC   

You are invited to an artist talk by Maria Fernanda Plata – an evening where architecture meets art from a Latin American perspective in Ho Chi Minh City.

‘Throughout my entire career, architecture has been the framework I have used to refer to aspects of the human condition that interest me the most, such as its temporality, fragility and terminality.

My practice is also a response to the continuous state of flux within the built environment and how such change affects the relationship between human beings and their dwellings.

During this talk I will discuss the process of my art and why I choose to work with particular materials (such as turning non-structured materials such as paper and sand into sculptures). I will share why method of working is more important to me than technique. I will also share the concepts surrounding my work and what role my city – Bogota, Colombia – has played in my practice as an artist.’

Maria Fernanda Plata holds a BFA from Universidad de los Andes, Colombia, and an MA in Fine Arts from Chelsea College of Art and Design, London. Some of her recent exhibitions include: ‘Imperfect Idler or When Things Disappear’, BIACI, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, 2014; ‘Pender’ (solo) Galería Casas Riegner, Bogotá, Colombia, 2013; ‘Bienal de Artes plásticas de Bogotá’, Fundación Gilberto Alzate Avendaño, Bogotá, Colombia, 2012; ‘Apuntes sobre la ciudad, ArtBo, Proyectos Individuales ArtBo’ Bogota, Colombia, 2012; ‘Tracing Time’, Josee Bienvenu Gallery, New York, USA, 2012; Zona Maco Sur Proyectos Individuales, México City, Mexico, 2011 and ‘La Buena Vida’, 42 Salón Nacional de Artistas, Santa Marta, Colombia, 2010.

Piano Recital with Boris Schönleber from Berlin

Sun 19 Oct 2014, 8 pm

Goethe Institut

56-58 Nguyễn Thái Học

Ba Đình, Hà Nội

Program of the piano recital

Richard Wagner (1813-1883) | Piano Sonata WWV 85 for Mathilde Wesendonck

Richard Strauss (1864-1949) | 5 Piano pieces op. 3

Andante

Allegro vivace. Scherzando

Largo

Allegro molto

Allegro marcatissimo

************ Intermission ************

Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) | 24 Préludes op. 28

Agitato C-Dur,

Lento a-Moll,

Vivace G-dur,

Largo e-Moll,

Allegro molto D-Dur,

Lento assai h-Moll,

Andantino A-Dur,

Molto agitato Fis-Moll,

Largo E-Dur,

Molto Allegro cis-Moll,

Vivace H-Dur,

Presto gis-Moll,

Lento Fis-Dur,

Allegro es-Moll,

Sostenuto Des-Dur,

Presto con fuoco b-Moll,

Allegretto As-Dur,

Molto allegro f-Moll,

Vivace Es-Dur,

Largo c-Moll,

Cantabile B-Dur,

Molto agitato,

Moderato F-Dur,

Allegro Appassionato d-Moll

Free entrance.

Boris Schönleber is a freelance pianist in Berlin. He studied with Alexander Malter and visited master classes of well-known pianists. In July 1998 he passed his “Performers Diploma” at the “Guildhall School of Music and Drama” (London) with distinction. Boris Schönleber is working as piano soloist, vocal accompanist and chamber musician in Berlin and all over the German Republic.

Diwali – Festival of Lights 2014

Sat 18 Oct 2014, 5.30 pm

American Club

19-21 Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi

Come to celebrate one of the biggest festivals of the year, the‘Festival of Lights’ – ‘Diwali’ in Hanoi.

Like previous years the celebrations will feature Bollywood Music, Dance Performances, Many Raffle Draws, Indian and various other food stalls to rejuvenate your test buds. A Musical Troupe from North-East of India is visiting especially to perform in this event that will be doubling fun and excitements. Many us tends to be musically oriented and Bollywood Music will certainly make you move your feet along with the tunes. And this year will present India’s most popular rock band Girish and The Chronicles.

Tickets

Special tickets before 10 Oct 2014 is VND150,000.

Tickets from 10 Oct and at the gate, adult ticket price is VND200,000. Children ticket is VND50,000 (5-10 years).

Tickets are available at:

1. Incham Office: Heritage hotel, 625 De La Thanh, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi. Tel: 04 37724 248

2. Foodshop 45: 59 Truc Bach Str., Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi. Tel: 04 3716 2959/ 3715 1465

3. Tandoor: 24 Hang Be Str., Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi. Tel: 043 824 5359

4. Namaste Hanoi: 47 Lo Su Str 46 Tho Nhuom Str., Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi. Tel: 043 935 2400/01

5. Little India Restaurant: 32 Hang Tre Str., Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi. Tel: 043 926 1859/ 3935 0473/ 0906 115 786

6. Platinum Cineplex: 4th Floor, The Garden Shopping Mall, Me Tri, Tu Liem Dist., Hanoi. Tel: 043 7878 555.

7. Tracy’s Sport Pub: 40 Xuan Dieu Str., Tay Ho Dist., Hanoi. Tel: 04 6675 9838

8. Khazaana Indian Restaurant: 11 Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi. Tel: 04 3934 5657

9. India Palace: 10B Quang An Str, Tay Ho Dist, Hanoi. Tel: 04 3719 5853

10. Green Mango: 18 Hang Quat Str, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi. Tel: 04 3928 9916

11. Hung Long Minimart No 1: 544 Lac Long Quan Str, Tay Ho, Hanoi. Tel: 04 3719 2838

12. Hung Long Minimart No 2: E1 Ciputra International City, Tay Ho, Hanoi. Tel: 04 222 51188

MOVEABLE FEAST 2014    

Date:     Saturday, 18th October 2014

Time:     6:30pm – 10:30pm

Venues:      Manzi, HCC, The Warehouse, L’Embellie, Pots ‘n Pans

Inclusion: 5 course paired wine dinner, entertainment, and transportation

Ticket price: 2,500,000vnd per person

For more details of the event please kindly find the event flyer attached below.

Exhibition “Minimal Asian” to Celebrate Twelve Years of Module 7

Exhibition: 18 Oct – 09 Nov 2014, 9 am – 7 pm

Module 7

83 Xuan Dieu Str, Tay Ho, Hanoi

Founded in 2002, Module 7 is a leading company in interior design consultancy in Hanoi with many innovative products pursuing their own style of simplicity, sophistication, elegance inspired by Asian cultural essence.

The design of Module 7 is the seamless combination of contemporary design and Vietnamese cultural essence. Products are designed and made in traditional craft villages across the country. Each item holds long-standing cultural values of traditional artisanal know-how with a resonance of modernity.

On October 18th, we are going to hold a 12 year celebration with an interior exhibition titled “Minimal Asian” by designer and founder of Module 7 Pham Kieu Phuc.

A dozen year celebration is also an occasion for us to express and share our passion and vocation in preserving and raising the value of handicraft production methods using local materials such as: woods, ceramics, bronze, bamboo and lacquer. You are also invited to the whole aspect and insight of our works, from products development process to interior design projects as well as skillful craftsman portraits through video clip made by our team.

CREATIVITY IS AN INHERITANCE

To Phạm Kiều Phúc, designer and founder of Module 7, contemplating to express not only the form but the hidden spirit of Asian decor is an exciting challenge, an open road that she has an opportunity to work in the present context where the craftsmanship is rich but lacks of competitiveness due to the absence of a suitable design thinking.

“Good design, to my mind, is the realization of a concept in which all the details are justified, where everything is necessary but there is no excess, where the function perfectly suits the context that give born to the idea. Our conical hat is a typical example.

There are my guides in creating objects and interior design. I am inspired by the serenity I have felt working with craftsmen and reflecting on their work. I do all I can to instill the knowledge they have given me into every object or piece of furniture I make. My final products are no longer mere craft objects, they always contain a core of tradition.”

CONTACT

MODULE 7, 83 Xuân Diệu, Tây Hồ, Hà Nội

Tel: 84 4 37197247 or 0982296787

Email: info@module7design.com

Website: www.module7design.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/module7

“Star Light” – Charity Fine Art Exhibition

Opening: Sat 18 Oct 2014, 3 pm

Exhibition: 18 – 29 Oct 2014

Heritage Space

Dolphin Plaza, 17 Tran Binh, My Dinh, Ha Noi

You are invited to the charity fine art exhibition “Star Light” which features Mountain Star – a voluntary art teaching program in Quan Ba Elementary School, Ha Giang Province.

The paintings created by children will be exhibited in Hanoi (18 – 29 Oct), Dong Van ancient town (Ha Giang province), and Kaohsiung (Taiwan) at the end of 2014.

The money raised from painting sales will be donated to Mountain Star fund for forthcoming projects to help impoverished children from minority ethnic groups in Vietnam.

Charity Concert “I Have a Dream”

Sat 18 Oct 2014, 8 pm

Vietnam National Academy of Music Concert Hall

77 Hao Nam, O Cho Dua, Dong Da ward, Hanoi

You are invited to the charity concert I Have a Dream with the performance of famous singers who won prizes in “Sao Mai”, “Sao Mai Điểm hẹn” and “Giọng hát hay Hà Nội” contest. This is one part of the project “Cùng em tới trường” (“going to school with you”) to support Du Sang C Elementary / Middle School pupils in Du Sang commune, Kim Boi district, Hoa Binh province.

The money raised by the concert will be donated to buy bicycles and provide scholarships for Du Sang C Elementary / Middle School students.

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Nguyen Thuy Linh

Email: linh.sj010@gmail.com

Screening of Film “Pop Redemption”

Fri 17 Oct 2014, 8 pm

L’Espace

24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội

You are invited to the film screening “Pop Redemption” (France, 2013, 94mins) directed by Martin Le Gall.

“We play Black Metal, but our hears are also tender. An extremely hilarious movie.”

For more information about synopsis, please see L’Espace website (in French) or refer to the Vietnamese version of this post.

Language: French with Vietnamese subtitle.

Tickets

Ticket price: 40 000 VND

Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 20 000 VND

Tickets are available at L’Espace.

Denmark Music Showcase

Fri 17 Oct 2014, 7 pm

ATK

73a Mai Hac De, Hanoi

You are invited to a music night with some of the most exciting, groundbreaking young acts from around Denmark.

Featuring…

    TARAGANA PYJARAMA

    LYDMOR

    FEEL FREEZE

+ visuals

TARAGANA PYJARAMA

Copenhagen-based Eriksen has been steadily gaining impressive momentum – and adulation – as both a producer and a remixer since his first tracks in 2010. Having already remixed singles for the likes of Delorean, Polock and Delphic, he was invited to join John Talabot’s much-admired Hivern Discs stable and had his first breakthrough EP in 2011 for Fool’s Gold. That was quickly followed with an approach from Germany’s music institution Kompakt to release his full debut album, which came out a year ago to much critical acclaim.

LYDMOR

A shy girl enters a stage in Vienna and stands in front of 400 people. None of them know her music, and she is alone on stage – only accompanied by a computer, keyboard and some electronic instruments. 40 minutes later and everybody screams for more. The last couple of years the young singer and producer has charmed the world with her quirky electronic music and intense live performances. 2014 has been dedicated to her solo project ‘A Pile of Empty Tapes’ on Copenhagen Records – a universe of heavy beats, dreamy soundscapes and intimate songs.

FEEL FREEZE

The story of Feel Freeze is a story about two friends and musicians.

The audiences’ reception of the new music and reinvented constellation is overwhelmingly positive and the project and concept of Feel Freeze is born. They finished their debut-EP ‘Future Emotions in a Digital Heart’ in May 2014 and since then, everything has been going fast for the duo.

Tickets: 80K advance tickets (buy at ATK). 150k on the door.

Artist’s Talk “New Tendencies of Graphic Art in Germany and Vietnam”

Thu 16 Oct 2014, 7 pm

Goethe-Institut Hanoi

56-58 Nguyễn Thái Học

Ba Đình, Hà Nội

As a part of the exhibition “That’s new – What’s next”, the Goethe-Institute Hanoi invites three artists to talk about the new tendencies of graphic art in Germany and Vietnam. Benjamin Badock will speak about his work and his current exhibition at Goethe Institute Hanoi. He will be joined by Phạm Khac Quang, an active artist from Hanoi, specialized in woodcut. Phạm Khac Quang will present his new work to the audience. As an expert, Dr. Nguyen Nghia Phuong, University of Fine Arts Hanoi, will complete the talk with a general view on the Vietnamese woodcut history and their perspective for the future.

Languages: German, Vietnamese

Free entrance.   

Screening of Film “Aimless”

Thu 16 Oct 2014, 7.30 pm

Hanoi Cinematheque

22A Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội

Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) would like to present to its members the screening of “Lac Loi” or “Aimless” – produced by Nhue Giang.

Aimless is a fast-moving, tense, human drama. It explores the familiar themes of poverty, lust, jealousy, and selfishness. The strong cinematography and quality performances – especially from Quy, – keeps it engaging throughout. Aimless is a very worthy example of the genre and a good introduction for those new to it.

Production year: 2013

Awards: Silver Kite from Cinema Association of Vietnam, 2013

Silver Lotus from 18th National Film Festival, 2013

Afterwards will be a question and answer session with Director Ms. Nhue Giang

Language: English – run time 90 minutes.

Cost: 150,000vnd

Limit: 90 participants

To reserve seats contact: nguyenvu_nganhang@yahoo.com

Please pick up and pay for your tickets on the evening of the event at the cinema (7:00 to 7:15 pm). As a courtesy to those on the waiting list please cancel if you can’t come (phone 090 602 0960 or 090 347 5768). Reserved seating tickets are allocated on a first come – first served basis.

Hanoi Art Exhibition 2014

Exhibition: 08 – 18 Oct 2014

Van Ho Exhibition Center

2 Hoa Lu, Hanoi

318 artworks by 318 authors will be introduced in Hanoi Art Exhibition 2014 including: Painting, Graphics, Sculptures made from such materials as: lacquer, oil, silk, wood carving, tempera, composite, acrylic and synthetic material. Their efforts and enthusiastic participation reveal the talent of Hanoian artists as well as their affection towards the capital.

In addition, 22 visual artworks by Seoul artists (South Korea) sent to celebrate the Hanoi Liberation Day will be showcased in this exhibition.

Standup Comedy “Apocalaughs Now” in October

Wed 15 Oct 2014, 8 pm

Q4 / Cargo Bar

Q4 / Cargo Bar

7 Nguyen Tat Thanh, D.4, HCMC

After a two-month hiatus, the internationally loved comedy  is returning to Saigon on Wednesday Oct. 15.

Being the only show of its kind in Ho Chi Minh City, Apocalaughs Now this month features the irrepressible headliner David Smiedt (AUS) and the punchline-perfect Ro Campbell (UK/AUS). Also on stage will be a Vietnam-residing, Irish comedian, Eoghan Quinn.

For further information and advance table bookings, please email: saigoncomedynights@gmail.com.

The entrance surcharge is VND 250,000 and includes a free icy cold Magners cider.

Exhibition “Not Quite Landscapes” at Dong Phong Gallery

Exhibition: 12 Oct – 12 Nov 2014

Dong Phong Art Gallery

03 Ly Dao Thanh Street

Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

Artist Vu Duc Trung will once again present lacquer-art to his admirers at the solo exhibition “Not Quite Landscapes” opening at Dong Phong Art Gallery in Hanoi on 12th October 2014. Vu Duc Trung last exhibited his lacquer works at the solo exhibition But is it landscapes in 2012.

We perceive nature to be an endless source for the themes that the artist uses and renews again and again. He creates various points of view that allow us to delve deep into the sensation of space and time and the objects that revolve around them.

In Vu Duc Trung’s work, nature is rendered using traditional methods of lacquer painting to produce an array of colours in which shapes and figures have been eliminated. The permutations of forms and pallets are done with such proficiency that the paintings become akin to a leisurely walk. Vu Duc Trung does not coerce the viewer into views of preconceived forms, but rather lets them experience a carefree and pleasing sense of nature between heaven and earth.

Looking at his paintings, do we not sometimes get a clear sensation of emptiness, of soullessness, even of desolation and coldness? Are these the perceptions of the viewer or do they also reflect the artist’s state of mind?

The most striking feature of this exhibition is the round lacquer boards on which all the paintings are made. Is it true that the artist “binds” landscapes into specific shapes so that they become not quite landscapes? They imply a deeper sense of the finite and infinite …

Windy Day 11: Folk Sculpture – Beauty of Dragons and Fairies

Sun 12 Oct 2014, 6 am – 6 pm

The Dinh of Tho Ha (Bac Giang) and Phat Tich pagoda (Bac Ninh)

You want to discover appealing secrets beneath old roofs of Dinh (Communal house)? You want to understand simple but splendid beauty displayed on its pillars and rafters? You want to find out the historical message sent by ancestors? You can do that all by joining the 11th tour: “Folk sculpture – Beauty of dragons and fairies” held by Tôi xê dịch.

Since the old days, Vietnamese people have been famous for their diligence, creativeness and ingenuity. A diversified world of folk sculpture has been structured with shapes, decorative patterns and colours, conjuring the panorama of Vietnamese life in the past.

Among various colours of history, it is luckily easy to trace back to clear indications of folk sculpture featuring Northern communal houses and pagodas. Emerging and flourishing during the period from the 16th to the 17th centuries, such traditional “colours”were not over shadowed by historical struggles during the long and fluctuated path of Vietnamese history, but strongly survived until modern time. They are precious keys leading us to the quintessence of folk sculpture attributed by previous generations.

Through exquisite and meticulous carvings, brilliant artists personified senseless woods and stones, transforming them into meaningful patterns – representatives of the history. They tell us the stories of daily life in the old day in such a rustic way: funny plants and animals’ stylisation, daily scenes of cultivation, festivals and even amusing activities of lovers in a lotus pond which pushed down the solidly conservative bastion of the feudal era in order to reach the world of freedom, love and aspiration.

Such patterns are “no-character documents” reflecting the process of exchanging and adopting values in everyday’s aspects ranging from economy, politics, and culture to religions in Vietnamese history.

Ticket information

- Classic ticket: 250, 000 VND (travelling fee, lunch and so forth)

- Sponsor ticket: 350, 000 VND (a unique handmade notebook made by Tôi xê dịch is available)

- Please confirm your attendance VIA THIS LINK

- Tickets will be directly delivered to all guests.

- Especially, you will receive a notebook from Tôi xe dich for each if you attend as a group (at least 2 members).

HOTLINE: 01677 858 898 (Ms. Hai Van Nguyen)

(*) Event may be adjusted. Changes will be informed in advance.

(**) This is a non-profit event. Money from ticket price will be used for organizing activities only. The balance sheet will be sent to attendants via email after the event.

A Night at the Opera – La Traviata

Sun 12 Oct 2014, 7 pm

Hanoi Cinematheque

22A Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội

Come to the screening of a classic version of La Traviata by the composer Giuseppe Verdi.

Composed in 1853, La Traviata has been in the standard repertory since shortly after its premiere and is the most frequently performed Italian language opera. One opera historian suggested that La Traviata has been performed somewhere in the world every day for more than 100 years.

The opera is based on a play that is based on an Alexandre Dumas story “La Dame aux camélias”, which in turn is based on Marie Duplessis, the real-life lover of Dumas. The drama centers on a young man from a respectable family who falls for a young courtesan. The young man’s father intercedes for the dignity and reputation of the family resulting in misunderstandings and mistakes made by all characters involved.

Language: The opera will be screened in the original Italian with English subtitles.

For those with membership at the Cinémathèque, make a reservation as usual by phoning the Cinémathèque, daily between 14:00 – 21:00 at 3936-2648. A limited number of tickets are also available through the Opera Guild, send an email to info@hanoioperaguild.com. A donation of VND 60,000 is suggested.

Screening of Film “Fados”

Sun 12 Oct 2014, 7.30 pm

THBC Spanish Tapas Bar

44, lane 31 Xuan Dieu Str, Hanoi

Come to the film screening “Fados” (2007, 93 mins).

About the film

Fados is a 2007 Spanish film directed by Carlos Saura. The film, a fusion of cinema, song, dance and instrumental numbers, explores Portugal’s most emblematic musical genre, fado, and its spirit of saudade (melancholy).

Using Lisbon as its iconic backdrop, the film explores the intricate relationship between the music and the city, and Fado’s evolution over the years from its African and Brazilian origins up to the new wave of modern Fadistas.

Under the musical supervision of Carlos do Carmo, Fados completed Saura’s musical trilogy form with Flamenco (1995) and Tango (1998). Saura deploys mirrors, back projections, lighting effects, and lush colors to frame each song.

Free entrance.

Language: Spanish and English sub

Contact: 043 718 8246 (English – Vietnamese speaking)

Workshop 3 with Curator Tran Luong: Stages of Sensitivity

Sat 11 Oct 2014, 3 pm

Nha San Collective

2nd floor, 24 Ly Quoc Su, Hanoi

Artist/curator Tran Luong had 2 workshops with discussion, suggestions, and guides about vagueness between ideas and artworks with the method of using key words for self-discovering, then using them to form ideas (Read about Workshop 1, workshop 2).

Following these 2 workshops, artist/curator Tran Luong continues to open 3rd workshop about practicing contemporary art.

*About artist Tran Luong:

Tran Luong has long been a leader and one of first curators in the Vietnamese artistic community. Being co-founder of Nha San Studio, Hanoi and a member of the famous Gang of Five, Tran focuses much of his time and energy on helping young artists tease out their ideas and eventually bring those ideas to fruition and exhibitions.

Tran Luong has been curator for many exhibitions including LIMDIM in The Stenersen Museum, Oslo Norway, RIVER SCAPE, the exhibitions in Goethe Institute placed in ASEAN countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia… and Singapore Biennale 2013, …

Recently Tran Luong has been awarded Prince Claus Award for his pioneering work in culture and development.

The workshop opens FREE for those who love to know more about and carry out ideas of contemporary art.

Requirement: Bring things to take note and wear comfortable clothes.

Register: contact@nhasan.org

Workshop with Emily Navarra “Shhhh, Just Dance!”

04 – 12 Oct 2014, 2 – 5 pm

Zerostation

12 the 43rd alley (at the back of Nguyen Thi Dinh elementary school),

Lam Van Ben st, Dis 7. HCMC

Nowadays, the expression of emotion is an essential need of every one of us. It’s a result of interaction and a prove on every man’s existence. Expressing your emotion can aim to people around you or to only yourself. Besides, there are many ways of emotional expression: words, nuance, rhythm… And Movement.

And Emily Navarra is among those who have spent most of their time to feel and express feelings through choreographic movement. She is a freelance performer, choreographer and teacher working internationally. She was previously based in Sous, TUNISIA with Amideast Education USA.

In order to create an environment for everyone to come, play, experiment and feel free to express feelings in his/her very own way, ZeroStation has collaborated with Emily Navarra to build a workshop on dancing that is adaptable with the opened space, here at ZeroStation. This workshop is all about feeling connected, rejuvenated and inspired.

Starting from the floor up, this class will highlight and investigate the ‘basics’ of partnering and group structures through floor-work, improvisation and choreography. Also, new devices for expanding and inventing material will be explored. A large body of material will be created, varied and manipulated both in and out of the studio, pushing towards the development of a new work utilizing the material built in class. This class is Excellent for complete beginners, ballet students wanting to add another dimension to their dancing and seasoned dancers wanting to hone their partnering skills, deepen their practice and add layers of integrity.

The workshop will be opened in 4 days (4-5 October and 11-12 October), start at 2:00 pm and end at 5:00 pm (3hrs in length).

More info on Emily: Emily Navarra is a B.A. Dance Studies graduate from the University of South Florida who uses popular culture as a choreographic tool to embark on fierce kinetic adventures. Her work as a freelance artist has been presented in the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia, North Africa and the United Kingdom. She is also the creator of The Melting Pot held at Saigon Outcast, a festival for charity which brings art, dance and music under one umbrella.

Registration fee: VND 400,000

For sign-up please email your information (name, DOB) to:

minhquytruong@gmail.com, or

tinerlicious14@gmail.com

For further information, please contact:

0126 392 8955 (Tin), or

093 582 7701 (Hoang), or

091 499 0621 (Linh).

Classical Concert “The Path”

Sat 11 Oct 2014, 8 pm

Concert Hall

National Academy of Music

77 Hao Nam Str, Hanoi

You are invited to the classical concert “The Path” with the participation of Song Hong Quintet and artists from Verdandi Camerata.

They are taking the audience on a musical journey with famous compositions by Milhaud, Ewazen, Piazzolla, Takemitsu, C.P.E. Bach, In-Sun Cho, Yoshimatsu, Shostakovich.

Attending artists

Song Hong Quintet:

Pham Truong Son

Phan ThiTo Trinh

Do Huong Tra My

Dao Tuyet Trinh

Pham Quynh Trang

And artists from Verdandi Camerata:

David Gruber

Seung-Eun Lee

Yoko Yokota

Cameron Todd

Nguyet Thu

Khac Uyen

Tickets

Ticket price: 200,000 VND.

Contact: Phạm Trường Sơn

Tel: 090-323-0685

Email: sonviolin@yahoo.com

A Film Show “My Sunshine”

Sat 11 Oct 2014, 7.45 pm

Heritage Space

Dolphin Plaza, 17 Tran Binh, My Dinh, Ha Noi

Say “Hi” to October, month of mild sunshine, nostalgic yellow leaves and My Sunshine.

The show witnesses the attendance of Director Le Ha Nguyen and My Sunshine production team. Specially, it is the first movie of hot girl Chi Pu with her roles of production, scriptwriter and main actor.

This show is non – profit. Audience donate for the show by buying a drink cost VND 80.000/person/drink.

Experimental Music Concert with Odeya Nini

Sun 12 Oct 2014, 8 pm

Phu Sa Studio

Who has been experiencing sharp melodious tunes, aggregates from the deep mysterious and downs land of the Middle East? Light of the “lighthouse” of the contemporary art is sinking in the deep darkness of the eastern stars – a sedimentary past but right here …

Let’ s come to the contemporary experimental concert of a Los Angeles based couple, a composer and singer with Yemen and Israel roots Odeya Nini and her partner, Archie Carey, a fascinating Bassonist.

The Performance is a series of composition and improvisations for the voice, exploring the many colors, expressions and ranges of the voice, from beautiful melody to dark texture. The performance is interdisciplinary in nature including theatrical elements and movement.

*About the artists:

Odeya Nini is a Los Angeles based experimental vocalist and contemporary composer, originally from NY with Yemenite Israeli roots. As both a composer and soloist, her music acknowledges the arch from silence to noise and all its variant sonic exposures. She is devoted to redefining vocal interpretation and song through an exploration of extended vocal techniques, resonances, and how they communicate in conjunction with the physical body’s language.

Archie Carey is a bassoonist, composer and multi instrumentalist performing music that ranges from orchestral to experimental.

Free entrance.