THE VIETNAM NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BRINGS “THE HANOI SYMPHONY” TO LIFE IN “THE FLOW OF THANG LONG”
On the evening of 10 October 2026, the special artistic programme The Hanoi Symphony, themed The Flow of Thang Long, took place at Ho Guom Opera House in a solemn and deeply moving atmosphere. The event marked the 72nd anniversary of Hanoi’s Liberation Day (10 October 1954 – 10 October 2026) and the 27th anniversary of Hanoi being recognised by UNESCO as a City for Peace.
Organised by the Hanoi People’s Committee in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Security, the programme took audiences on a musical journey through the historical, cultural and spiritual layers of Hanoi.
Under the baton of conductor Honna Tetsuji, and featuring a choir and numerous artists, the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra helped weave together diverse musical elements into a unified whole, where the spirit of symphonic music met melodies that have become shared memories for generations of Hanoians.
The programme’s three-part structure created a continuous musical flow from history to the present and into the future.
Part I – The Spirit of Thang Long opened the pages of a glorious past through the works Thang Long: A Millennium of Convergence, Hanoians, We Shall Return to the Capital, Marching Towards Hanoi and Hanoi Chorus.
Part II – Love for Hanoi brought audiences closer to the city’s elegance, romantic charm and nostalgic beauty through Towards Hanoi, My Hanoi, Remembering Hanoi and Hanoi in Autumn.
Part III – Hanoi in Spring looked towards the future with The Legend of Hoan Kiem Lake, the overture Spring of the Century and Hanoi – Faith and Hope. The programme concluded its musical journey with a resounding affirmation of faith in Hanoi’s enduring vitality.
The Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra played a role that extended beyond performance, helping convey the capital’s cultural values through the language of symphonic music—a language capable of connecting generations, transcending differences in personal experience and inspiring a shared sense of empathy among audiences.
The Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra is proud to have been part of this artistic journey, contributing to a meaningful musical landmark in the capital’s great celebration. It was an occasion in which Hanoi’s thousand-year-old cultural heritage continued to be enriched and resound with the vitality of the arts today.
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