European Music Festival 2014

Highlights this Week 01 – 06 Dec 2014

Hanoi: 22 Nov – 05 Dec 2014

Youth Theater

11 Ngo Thi Nham Str, Hanoi

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HCMC: 24 Nov – 05 Dec 2014

HCMC Conservatory of Music

112 Nguyen Du str., Dist. 1, HCMC

The Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam and seven Embassies of European Union Member States and European Cultural Centers are delighted to present the 13th edition of the European Music Festival in Vietnam.

The European Music Festival 2014 will showcase well-known talented musicians and singers from Austria, Wallonia-Brussels (Belgium), France, Germany, Luxembourg, Poland, Sweden as well as a guest band from Vietnam. With a total of sixteen concerts in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the festival offers Vietnamese audiences the prospect of experiencing different genres of music, including jazz, classic, contemporary and Vietnamese traditional music.

The festival will kick off in Hanoi on 22 November and in Ho Chi Minh City on 24 November and run until 5 December 2014 at the Youth Theatre in Hanoi and the Conservatory of Music in Ho Chi Minh City.

Recognized as one of the most successful and anticipated annual multi-cultural events in Vietnam, the Festival provides a snapshot of the diversity and richness of European cultures for the Vietnamese public as well as promoting cultural exchange between the peoples of Vietnam and the European Union.

All performances are free of charge. You can get tickets for one concert, maximum two tickets for one concert.

Tickets can be obtained in advance from 19 November, 12 pm (noon) in Hanoi and from 20 November in Ho Chi Minh City at the following locations:

Hanoi:

– Goethe Institut: 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Tel: 04 3 7 34 2251/52

– L’Espace:: 24 Trang Tien, Tel.: 04 39362164

Ho Chi Minh city:

– Goethe Institut: 18 Str 1, Do Thanh, Ward 4, Dist 3. Tel.: 08 36009587

– IDECAF: 31 Thai Van Lung, Dist 1. Tel.: 08 38 29 54 51

STABIL ELITE Performs in Vietnam in Southeast Asia Tour

Hanoi: Tue 02 Dec 2014, 8 pm

Youth Theatre Hanoi

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Danang: Wed 03 Dec 2014, 8 pm

Danang University

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HCMC: Fri 05 Dec 2014, 8 pm

Bach Viet College

Sat 06 Dec 2014, 8 pm

Ben Thanh Theatre

Every year again – Goethe-Institut is bringing a first-class German band in December as Christmas present to the youngsters. Goethe-Institut Vietnam in cooperation with Meta-House in Phnom Penh and Goethe-Institut Manila invited the band STABIL ELITE to play in Vietnam, Cambodia and the Philippines.

Eight concerts as well as meetings and talks at the PASCH partner schools are planned. And as a special highlight there will be iPad supported music workshops for young music enthusiasts.

The band comprises live five young men in their mid-twenties. They are highly talented musicians altogether: Lukas Croon, Martin Sonnensberger, Nikolai Szymanski, Lukas Heerich (live) und Timo Hein (live). They were decorated and celebrated as the future stars on the sky of the extraordinarily successful electro pop in Germany.

STABIL ELITE presents an electrifying combination of bass, guitars, drums, synthesizer, sitar and – surprise! – one can also hear wood and metal in their music. The dynamic soundscapes are intensified by the hypnotizing festoons and collages of their lyrics – German gets really different for once. You will listen to STABIL ELITE once and forever! Some music critics even associate the band with legendary musicians such as KRAFTWERK, NEU! and D.A.F., but STABIL ELITE are actually simply inimitable new.

The band celebrated their first big success with the hit “Gold” in 2011. And in 2013 they had their big break through with the album “Douze Pouze”, which they released at the Berlin music label Italic Recordings. And now in 2014 STABIL ELITE is live in Southeast Asia.

Tour dates

02.12.2014, 8 p.m. | Youth Theatre Hanoi

11 Ngo Thi Nham, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi

03.12.2014, 8 p.m. | Danang University

131 Luong Nhu Hoc, Quan Cam Le, Danang

05.12.2014, 8 p.m. | Bach Viet College

194 Le Duc Tho, Phuong 6, Quan Go Vap, Ho Chi Minh-Stadt

06.12.2014, 8 p.m. | Ben Thanh Theatre

6 Mac Dinh Chi, Phuong Ben Nghe, Quan 1, Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt

07.12.2014, 5 p.m. | night market

Preah Mohaksat Treiyani Kossamak, Phnom Penh

10.-13.12.2014 | Manila

Free tickets are available:

at Goethe-Institut Hanoi from 24.11.2014, 12 pm (noon (56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi) from 24.11.2014 for the concert on 02.12.2014 in the Youth Theatre Hanoi

at German Language Centre Danang (Kiet 31/2 Le Hong Phong, Hai Chau, Danang) from 26.11.2014 for the concert on 03.12.2014 at the University Danang

at Goethe-Institut HCMC (18, duong so 1, Cu Xa Do Thanh, Quan 3, HCMC) from 29.11.2014 for the concert on 05.12.2014 in the Bach Viet College and for the concert on 06.12.2014 in Ben Thanh Theatre

at Meta-House Phnom Penh (37 Samdach Sothearos Blvd, Phnom Penh) from 01.12.2014 for the concert on 07.12.2014 at the night market

at Goethe-Institut Manila (G/4-5/F Adamson Centre 121 Leviste St., Salcedo Village 1227, L.P. Leviste St, Makati, Metro Manila) from 03.12.2014 for the concerts from 10.-13.12.2014.

STABIL ELITE introduces themselves

Lucas Croon

Age: 27

Hobbies: movies, sport, hiking, nature, cooking

3 words that I associate with our music: Independency, concept, aesthetics

In Southeast Asia I am looking forward to: food, music, people and nature

Martin Sonnensberger

Age: 27

Hobbies: movies, music, cooking, going out

3 words that I associate with our music: Individual, two, three

In Southeast Asia I am looking forward to: nature, people, local beer, experience and beach

Nikolai Szymanski

Age: 28

Hobbies: cinema, cake

3 words that I associate with our music: Rhythm, atmosphere, aesthetic

In Southeast Asia I am looking forward to: culture, nature, food and fun    

Fashion Exhibition “Raffaella Curiel through Art, Travels and Music”

Exhibition: 24 Nov – 07 Dec 2014

Casa Italia

18 Le Phung Hieu, Hanoi

On the occasion of the visit to Vietnam of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sen. Benedetto Della Vedova, and in the framework of the activities of Y-Viet, the Embassy of Italy has the pleasure to present the fashion exhibition “Raffaella Curiel through Art, Travels and Music”.

The exhibition displays 25 pieces by renowned fashion designer Raffaella Curiel, whose brand is among those that most contributed, since the early XX century, to the rise and the success of the Italian “alta moda” worldwide.

As part of four generation of Italian female fashion designers – Ortensia, Gigliola, Raffaella and now Gigliola junior – Raffaella Curiel has presented and promoted the Italian “alta moda” all around the world, conveying, on the occasion of a number of international fashion shows, a unique and refined style that radically changed the traditional lines, material and concepts in the sector.

The exhibition, that hosts a special selection of dresses especially tailored for the Vietnamese event, does not emphasize just the outstanding fashion style of Mrs Curiel. The pieces inspired by famous painters and artists through centuries’spantime, as well as by the Countries visited by the stylist, highlight as well her eclectic and artistic sources of creativity and compose a rich and unforgettable showcase of Style, Travels, Art and Music.

Exhibition “Daddy, I Wish”

Opening: Tue 02 Dec 2014, 6 pm

Exhibition: 03 – 07 Dec 2014, 9 am – 7 pm

Goethe-Institut Hanoi

56-58 Nguyễn Thái Học

Ba Đình, Hà Nội

Recently in Vietnam and around the world, photography has evolved as an effective method in raising awareness of global social issues. The most commonly used tool, known as Photovoice, empowers marginalized people by allowing them to reclaim their voice. This method of communication effectively reveals the raw truth about communities all over the world and inspires individuals and communities to take action for the greater public good.

“Dad, I wish…” is a collection of 23 stories revealing the hardship of young boys facing domestic violence within their own homes. Domestic violence affects men and women from all geographical locations and socioeconomic statuses. The stories depicted in “Dad, I wish…” were discovered in the cities and farmlands of Ha Noi, Ha Nam, Hoa Binh, Hung Yen, and Bac Ninh revealing the far spread impacts of domestic violence. The stories, accompanied by powerful images, expose the trauma endured by the boys evoking a range of emotions from viewers.

With the artistic support of the photographer, Nguyen The Son, “Dad, I wish…” helps the children voice their wishes of having a model father, and a happy family. A loving father is often considered to be the reality for children, however, for many it remains nothing more than a dream. The story of these 23 boys exposes only a fraction of the faces of young children left dreaming with broken hearts. “Daddy, I wish…” is not only a message to the community, but also a call on the government to increase participation executing laws that promote gender equality and prevent domestic violence. The exhibition is inspired by the UNFPA, Atlantic Philanthropy and Canada Embassy sponsored campaign, 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign 2014.

Languages: English-Vietnamese

Free Admission.       

Photo Exhibition “Focus On Vietnam”

Opening: Wed 03 Dec 2014, 6 pm

Film Screening: Wed 03 Dec 2014, 7.30 pm

Exhibition: 03 – 31 Dec 2014

L’Espace

24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội

You are invited to the photo exhibition titled “Focus on Vietnam” which presents period photographs from the collection by the French School of the Far East (presented in Cernuschi Museum in Paris from 13 Mar – 29 Jun 2014). This event would take the viewer on a trip through Vietnamese traditions and around the country’s prestigious historic sites.

In additions, the documentary film “The Adventure of Baphuon”, directed by Didier Fascio, an initiative of French School of the Far East and in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Culture, tells the story of restoring one of the largest temples of Angkor, Baphuon.

The exhibition will be available in two places: l’Espace and the National Museum of Vietnamese History.

Free admission.

Christmas Concert in Hanoi and Haiphong

Hanoi: Fri 05 Dec 2014, 8 pm

Goethe-Institut Hanoi

56-58 Nguyễn Thái Học

Ba Đình, Hà Nội

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Haiphong: Sat 06 Dec 2014, 7 pm

Opera House Haiphong

After an exciting year with a lot of cultural events, new German students and graduates Christmas is just around the corner. The Goethe-Institute cordially invites to celebrate the end of the year with compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Friedrich Händel and other great compositions as well as renowned Christmas songs to sing along in a tranquil atmosphere. Again singers of the International Choir and young musicians from Hanoi attune the audience for the Christmas days. But not only Hanoi gets the enjoyment of the Christmas atmosphere. For the third time the concert also takes place at the opera house in Haiphong.

Tickets

Hanoi: Free admission.

Haiphong: Free tickets are available from Monday, 01.12.2014 at Opera house Haiphong Trung tâm tổ chức biểu diễn nghệ thuật, 117 Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hải Phòng.   

HITS’s Winter Show “James and the Giant Peach”

05, 06, 12 and 13 Dec 2014, 7.30 pm

06 and 13 Dec 2014, 3 pm

Nha Hat Kich Theatre

01 Trang Tien, Hanoi (behind Hanoi Opera House)

HITS is proud to present its winter show of enormous, marvellous and magical proportions – James and the Giant Peach!

Roald Dahl’s family favourite has excited readers and listeners alike for over fifty years and now it’s time for Hanoi to experience a slice of the magic – live! This fun-filled and action-packed extravaganza guarantees to delight and surprise the eyes, ears, noses and hearts of all who come for the ride. We hope you’re ready, we might even need you to be part of the show!

James and the giant peach will be showing at Nha Hat Kich theatre on Friday December 5th, Saturday 6th and the following weekend, Friday the 12 and Saturday the 13th at 7:30PM. Matinee shows on Saturday December 6th and Saturday December 13th at 15:00.

The HITS crew at rehearsal

The HITS crew in a rehearsal

Tickets

Adult ticket: 200.000 VND

Kids ticket: 150.000 VND

Tickets are available at:

The Kitchen, 30 Tô Ngọc Vân

The Hanoi Social Club Cafe, 6 Hội Vũ

Puku, 16/18 Tống Duy Tân

The Republic, 7A Quảng An, Tây Hồ

Exhibition “LATCARF | FRACTAL”

Opening: Fri 21 Nov 2014, 6 pm

Exhibition: 21 Nov – 14 Dec 2014, 10 am – 6 pm

Nha San Collective

2nd floor, 24 Ly Quoc Su, Hanoi

Nhà Sàn Collective would like to invite you to the upcoming exhibition: LATCARF | FRACTAL.

Visual artist Trieu Minh Hai brings to the audience of Hanoi an interesting yet challenging practice, fusing art and science. His series of pencil drawings were inspired by a mathematical concept – fractal. Using his imagination, resilience, and exquisite drawing technique, Hai dissected, experimented and dedicated himself to making this series in nearly 3 years. The artworks reveal a research journey filled with complex research and boundless creativity. The drawings are not only visually stunning, they also show a strong and poetic combination between the two seemingly distant practice: art and science.

The event will commence with a few reflections on the preparation process for the exhibition from curator Tran Luong and artist Trieu Minh Hai. It will be followed by a small reception. We would like to take this opportunity to share with you the artistic practice of artist Trieu Minh Hai, as well as the creative context behind the exhibited artworks.

Exhibition “Colourful Beliefs”

15 Nov – 15 Dec 2014, 9 am – 6.30 pm

Dong Phong Art Gallery

03 Ly Dao Thanh Street

Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

On the occassion of the upcoming Christmas season, Dong Phong Art Gallery is pleased to introduce a new exhibition called “Colourful Beliefs” which is featuring an interesting co-ordination between the talented Ly Hung Anh’s paintings and well-established Vuong Thao’s living fossils with a new nuance.

These are Ly Hung Anh’s impressions and feelings when he created and chose paintings for this Show: “Belief should be a huge or a tiny issue, shouldn’t it? What does the innocent believe in? Do we see that charm or beauty ? Does creativeness go along with belief? I want to be the innocent guy with a small belief even if I have only one day with it. I follow simple things and find my own belief in them!”. the paintings at the show have expressed his belief: gentle, innocent, simple, no grand declaration…

Meanwhile, Vuong Thao’s transparent fossils are rough and cracked, but reflect the glittering lights in many directions like an aureola which makes the statues inside of the fossil cubes looked like they are floating in the air. All fossilized “Uncle Teu” or “Buddha” statues have portrayed larger beliefs. Do these beliefs portray wisdom or stupidity (or naivety)?!

Please come to the Exhibition “Colourful Beliefs” from 15 Nov. to 15 Dec at #3 Ly Dao Thanh street and enjoy these beautiful pieces and find your own true answers.

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