Impressions of "Journey of Revival" by artist Luu Hong Quang

(Dan Tri) - On the evening of October 8, the piano recital "Journey of Revival: With Liszt, Schumann & Brahms" by artist Luu Hong Quang took place at the Vietnam National Academy of Music, leaving many emotions for the audience.

At the show, Luu Hong Quang recreated classic music by famous composers such as Franz Liszt, Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms. Previously, he had success with many shows such as Hanoi The Transcendence, Évolution...

Pianist Luu Hong Quang performs on stage (Photo: Anh Duong).

The music night opened with the dramatic, tragic atmosphere of Franz Liszt's Funérailles (Funeral) with intense, intense notes. The melodies expressed sadness and longing. Artist Luu Hong Quang received enthusiastic applause from the audience after the performance. Next was the peaceful, gentle and poetic world of Robert Schumann - one of the most famous romantic composers of the 19th century - with the pieces: Kinderszenen (Scenes from childhood) , Hasche-Mann ( Blind Man's bluff ), Bittendes Kind ( The begging child) , Ritter vom Steckenpferd ( The knight with the horse ), Kind mEin schlummer ( The child fell asleep )... Stepping onto the stage, Luu Hong Quang displayed his technique with gentle, profound but still cheerful and bustling melodies of a poetic world. The audience seemed to look back on their childhood journey, their purity, innocence, and a belief in a bright future. The music night ended with a masterpiece of the romantic music school, Luu Hong Quang demonstrated his skillful technique and emotional depth from majestic, intense to joyful, triumphant of Johannes Brahms with Piano Sonata in F minor, Op.5... Not only bringing the audience back to the classical music space of the romantic period, Luu Hong Quang also wanted to convey a story towards noble ideals. The emotional flow throughout the 3 main parts is the journey from darkness to light that Luu Hong Quang dedicated to the Hanoi audience at this time. After the performance, the applause that lasted for more than 2 minutes from the audience was a warm sentiment sent to the artist. In response, Luu Hong Quang dedicated to the audience the piece The Years of Pilgrimage by Liszt. Ms. Minh Ha (Hanoi) shared: "This is a valuable performance, the songs are classics. Artist Luu Hong Quang's concentration in tonight's performance is wonderful!".

Pianist Luu Hong Quang interacts with the audience (Photo: Anh Duong).

Ms. Mai Anh Thu expressed: "After a period of studying in New Zealand, Luu Hong Quang's return this time is a big change in art that his fans and admirers can feel". Sharing with Dan Tri reporter, artist Luu Hong Quang said: "A few months ago, I was not in the country but still knew that Vietnam had just experienced countless losses and sorrows. As an artist, I do not know if I can contribute anything significant or not. However, through music, a language that can touch the hearts of everyone and also on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital, I hope that the spirit of the audience will be inspired through today's solo performance. Like the message of the last work of the program, it is the triumph over all challenges. With such a spirit, I hope we can build together, believing in the good things ahead". Artist Luu Hong Quang shared more: "I performed these works in Wellington (New Zealand). When performing there, I had a new experience, a new audience, new emotions in a new land, it was also special. Coming back to Vietnam, it was also these songs but a different inspiration. During the preparation time in Vietnam, the images of banners, slogans, red flags with yellow stars in the days leading up to the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital inspired me more. It was patriotism, pride, triumph, very different from performing abroad."

Pianist Luu Hong Quang and his family (Photo: Anh Duong).

Talking about his upcoming plans in Vietnam, Luu Hong Quang revealed: "I will have music exchange programs, teaching with some students and young artists. At the same time, I will also introduce a new album to the audience."

Luu Hong Quang was a student at the Vietnam National Academy of Music, the Australian Academy of Music and Performing Arts, and the Montreal Conservatory of Music, Canada. He is known as an outstanding young pianist with a series of international awards such as: Special Prize at the Asian International Chopin Piano Competition in Tokyo, First Prize at the Chopin Piano Competition in Sydney (Australia) in 2009,... Currently, Luu Hong Quang teaches at the Academy of Music and Performing Arts, Australia.

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