Vietnamese choral music featured at Paris International Choir Festival
VOV.VN - Vietnamese choral music has resonated inside the historic Saint Roch Church in central Paris during the Paris International Choir Festival (Festival International de Chant Choral de Paris), an annual event that brings together choirs from many countries.
Vietnam’s participation, represented by the Que Huong (Homeland) Choir, introduced Vietnamese musical colors to the festival and helped present Vietnamese culture to international audiences.
Held annually around mid-March and lasting three to four days, the festival has developed over more than two decades into a gathering point for choirs from different continents. Rather than a competition, it focuses on cultural and artistic exchange, allowing performers to meet, share experiences and celebrate choral music.
At the 28th edition of the festival, staged at Saint Roch Church, the Vietnamese ensemble drew attention when the Que Huong Choir was invited to perform as the second act of the program, a position that showed the organizers’ recognition of the choir’s artistic quality and reputation.
During its performance, the choir performed two Vietnamese-language works: “Tình ca” (Love Song) by Phạm Duy and “Nhạc rừng” (Forest Music) by Hoàng Việt (lyrics by Nguyễn Thiếu Hoa).
The Vietnamese melodies performed in the historic church created a memorable musical moment for the audience.
Before taking part in the main festival program, the Que Huong Choir also performed at the Vietnam Cultural Centre in France, introducing Vietnamese music and culture to audiences in Paris. According to the plan, the choir will continue its tour with additional performances in the city of Chartres.
The participation of the Que Huong Choir in the 28th Paris International Choir Festival served as a cultural link between Vietnam and international audiences. Within the festival’s choral program, Vietnamese voices were presented as a friendly greeting, highlighting the presence of Vietnamese choral music on the international stage.
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