General Secretary To Lam and his wife Ngo Phuong Ly attended the concert on the night of July 10 at Ho Guom Theater - Photo: Organizing Committee
The Light of Melody Concert took place on two nights, July 10 and 11, at Ho Guom Theater, opening a series of events to celebrate the theater's 2nd anniversary and towards the 80th anniversary of the People's Public Security Traditional Day; 20 years of the National Day for National Security Protection.
The program was organized by the Department of Political Affairs, Ministry of Public Security , Ho Guom Theater, with the participation of three outstanding artists of the world opera stage Marcello Alvarez, Kathryn Lewek, Joseph Calleja, along with Vietnamese artists Bui Cong Duy, conductor Tran Nhat Minh, Hanoi Symphony Orchestra, Phuong Nam Choir and Gio Xanh Choir.
In addition to three international artists, the concert also features the Hanoi Symphony Orchestra, the Southern Choir and the Green Wind Choir - Photo: D.DUNG
Joseph Calleja went down to the stage to sing the immortal love song
One of the most memorable moments of the show was when artist Joseph Calleja carried one of the world's greatest love songs , La Vie En Rose, as he walked down the stage singing.
This Maltese tenor, renowned for his powerful lyrical voice, not only showcased his talent but also seemed to want to bring opera closer to the audience, creating an intimate and emotional experience.
The audience had the opportunity to "enjoy" his beautiful voice, with his ability to handle high notes with power and his smorzando technique (subtly decreasing the volume) at a very close range.
It is worth mentioning that the artist has brought a breath of fresh air to this famous work thanks to a modern style, close to crossover, both familiar and new.
The stage of Ho Guom Theater seemed to explode. After finishing the song, the artist also thanked and gave hearts to the Hanoi audience in an emotional way.
Artist Joseph Calleja walked down the stage and sang La Vie En Rose - Photo: D.DUNG
"Admire" world opera at Hoan Kiem Theater
Artist Marcelo Álvarez is a famous Argentine opera tenor who has played the male lead in many world classic musicals.
Kathryn Lewek - one of the world's leading coloratura sopranos today, is especially famous for her role as the Queen of the Night in Mozart's opera Die Zauberflöte ( The Magic Flute ).
Joseph Calleja is known as one of the world's best lyric tenors with an emotional performance style.
Together with the Vietnamese artists, the three had two emotional nights of The Light of Melody at the Ho Guom Theater. 19 performances, including many masterpieces by famous composers such as Verdi, Puccini, Bellini, Giordano, recreated a miniature picture of the history of world opera.
Two artists Marcelo Álvarez and Joseph Calleja (right) - Photo: D.DUNG
From the romantic, intense Italian style; the brilliant, vibrant, seductive Spanish music to the majestic, magnificent and delicate Russian music…
Overture from the ballet Grafina Mazira, Ah! Tout Est Bien Fini... Ô Souverain , O soave fanciulla , Quando Nascesti Tu , Caro Nome, Je Veux Vivre, La Milonga del trovador, Granada, Spanish Dance N1, Nessun Dorma, Song to the moon, Un di felice, Sempre libera, Nelle tu mani, La Vie En Rose, Parla piu piano, Polovtsian Dances, Brindisi.
In particular, three world artists had a joyful, vibrant emotional harmony, praising love and life with Brindisi. This is One of the most famous and beloved pieces in opera history, taken from the classic opera La Traviata .
Three international artists had an emotional night at Ho Guom Theater - Photo: D.DUNG
Conductor Tran Nhat Minh (second from right) with three world opera artists - Photo: D.DUNG
The show also closed the concert The Light of Melody to the "unending" applause of the capital's audience. As Kathryn Lewek said, they "had a memorable experience in Vietnam".
Because not only can we stand together The stage with two world-famous tenors, the Vietnamese orchestra also performed wonderfully, delicately, beautifully, and emotionally. "It's really fun to sing in a space like this," she shared.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/ngoi-sao-opera-mang-tinh-ca-phap-bat-hu-xuong-khan-dai-nha-hat-ho-guom-nhu-no-tung-20250712070303331.htm
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