"What Remains" tells a historical story through music

Sharing at a press conference on the afternoon of August 25 in Hanoi , journalist Nguyen Van Ba, Editor-in-Chief of Vietnamnet electronic newspaper, said that this year the national concert "Dieu con mai" organized by Vietnamnet will take place at Ho Guom Theater on the afternoon of September 2, at a special moment when the whole country celebrates the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution and National Day on September 2.

Journalist Nguyen Van Ba, Editor-in-Chief of Vietnamnet electronic newspaper, shared at the press meeting on the afternoon of August 24.

To bring a new color to the program after nearly 2 decades of organization, this year's "Dieu con mai" has many singers participating for the first time such as: Ha An Huy, Dinh Trang, Bach Tra, Viet Danh, Luong Khanh Nhi, Phan Phuc. The program also welcomes the return of diva Hong Nhung, divo Tung Duong and singer Lan Anh - familiar faces in the first episodes of "Dieu con mai" but absent in recent years.

Taking on the role of Music Director of "What remains forever", musician Tran Manh Hung said that the program's creators chose to tell the story in a luxurious, soft musical language, but still covering major historical milestones. For example, "The Lo River Epic" will be staged in the style of a concerto for piano and orchestra, performed by young talent Luong Khanh Nhi. Or "Towards Hanoi" will be performed with the delicate cello of a young artist studying in the US, bringing a fresh perspective on the Capital.

In addition, familiar songs about Hanoi and the Fatherland will be renewed with the participation of leading artists such as Hong Nhung and Tung Duong. The program's producers want the audience not only to listen to familiar songs but also to feel the depth of history, the sparkle of emotions and national spirit through music.

The audience will also enjoy a musical journey honoring the beauty of the lands that the liberation army passed through (Central Highlands, Binh Tri Thien, South Central Coast, South, Ho Chi Minh City...). Starting from Hanoi to Saigon with "Towards Hanoi", "Hanoi Song", "Sending You a Poem Conical Hat", "Nha Trang, Autumn Comes Back", "Wind Blows in Four Directions", "Sai Gon is Very Beautiful", " Hue - Saigon - Hanoi" and "A Round of Vietnam".

The closing performance promises to explode with the heroic melody of "As if Uncle Ho were here on the great victory day" by musician Pham Tuyen with the joy of the country's reunification day, closing the concert "What remains forever" 2025.

Journalist Nguyen Van Ba said he worked with musician Tran Manh Hung for many months to develop the idea.

"We always aim to preserve the core values of the program "What remains forever" - a place to honor famous Vietnamese musical works, performed by passionate and responsible artists. Many artists participate in the program not only to perform, but also consider this as a service, dedicating music to the public on an important occasion of the country" - the program's Organizing Committee emphasized.

Singer Tung Duong shared that he was more proud than ever to sing on the country's important day, Independence Day September 2. The male singer participated in the program as a Vietnamese citizen who wanted to contribute to the country on a special occasion. "I sing with the heart of a patriot, always wanting to build the country, wanting the country to become more prosperous and beautiful" - Tung Duong expressed.

The program will be broadcast live on VTV1 at 2:00 p.m. on September 2.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/dieu-con-mai-ke-cau-chuyen-lich-su-bang-am-nhac-196250825192956668.htm