Light up the faith - beautiful melodies about love for the Fatherland and the capital Hanoi

Program poster. (Source: Ho Guom Opera)

On the evening of October 8, at Ho Guom Theater, a special concert called “Lighting up the Faith” took place to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital (October 10, 1954 – October 10, 2024).

According to the Organizing Committee, October 10, 1954 marked an important historical event for the people of the whole country in general and the people of Hanoi in particular - that was the day the capital was taken over, opening a new period of development for Hanoi and the country.

Over the past 70 years, Hanoi has not only been the political and economic center of the country but also the capital of a thousand years of civilization - the city for peace.

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital (October 10), Ho Guom Theater in collaboration with the Vietnam Symphony Orchestra organized the concert "Lighting up the Faith," directed by Major General, People's Artist Nguyen Cong Bay.

Artistic director: Mr. Tran Hai Dang; Meritorious artist Trinh Tung Linh; Lieutenant Colonel, Meritorious artist Tran Thi Ut Lan. Orchestrator: Tran Manh Hung, Cao Dinh Thang, Le Bang. Orchestra conductor: Meritorious artist Kim Xuan Hieu.

The program features Meritorious Artist Khanh Ngoc; singers: Pham Thu Ha, Bao Yen, Tran Trang, Truong Linh, Duc Tung… and the appearance of Violonist – People’s Artist Bui Cong Duy, along with artists from the Vietnam Symphony Orchestra and the People’s Public Security Music and Dance Theater.

With songs that have been around for years and songs of the same name arranged for the Symphony Orchestra to perform, the concert program “Lighting up the Faith” brought the audience a complete musical space, with beautiful melodies about the capital Hanoi such as: “Marching to Hanoi” by Van Cao; “Hanoi People” by Nguyen Dinh Thi; “Hanoi Song” by Vu Thanh; “Hanoi Faith and Hope” by Phan Nhan; “Hanoi 12 Flower Seasons” by Giang Son; “Hanoi on the Day of Return” by Phu Quang; “Remembering Hanoi Autumn” by Trinh Cong Son; “Blue Hanoi Sky” by Van Ky…

The emotional musical works about Hanoi in the program brought the audience back to the memories of a time in Hanoi, with "Five gates welcoming the army" - these are special marks not only for those born and raised in Hanoi, but also for all Vietnamese people, because Hanoi - the heart of the whole country is always a source of pride for each of us, no matter where we are, to always look towards.

In addition to songs about Hanoi, the program also has works praising the beauty of the homeland, praising love for the Fatherland, evoking national pride such as: "Melody of the Fatherland" by Tran Tien; "Singing in the Pac Bo Forest" by Nguyen Tai Tue; "The One Who Returns to Bring Joy" by Trong Bang; "Volunteering" by Truong Quoc Khanh; "Song of Hope" by Van Ky; "October Emotions" by Nguyen Thanh; "Silent Feet" by Vu Thao...

Sharing his feelings about participating in the program, artist Duc Tung said he felt happy and proud to perform in the big concert to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital.

Artist Duc Tung said that he and the artists practiced seriously and diligently for many days, along with the dedicated guidance of Conductor Kim Xuan Hieu and colleagues to be able to bring the audience an emotional performance, with beautiful melodies, carrying meaningful messages about love for homeland, country, love for life and the very unique beauty of Hanoi...

For singer Tran Trang, performing works that have been around for years in this special art program is an honor and pride. In order to perform well, singer Tran Trang spent a lot of time researching singing style and putting creativity into the songs, to perform the works in the best way, both carrying the spirit of the nation, but at the same time also carrying the breath of the times.

It can be seen that over the years, Hanoi has become an endless source of inspiration for artists to create art, especially in the field of music with many perspectives and feelings of musicians. Creations in many forms and genres from vocal music to instrumental music, traditional music... are like a "chronicle" in sound about the capital Hanoi in both wartime and peacetime./.

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/thap-sang-niem-tin-nhung-giai-dieu-dep-ve-tinh-yeu-to-quoc-va-thu-do-ha-noi-post982036.vnp