Mr Duy, 25, who has won three international first prizes, was Vietnam's only participant in the 2002 Jacques Thibaud Violin Contest, in which he reached the second round.

“Musicians are required to reach high standards when playing in the orchestra,” Mr Duy said.

The 20-member orchestra, which regularly performs in countries throughout the world, includes winners of international prizes such as Vladimir Sprvakov, Boris Garlitzky and Arkady Futer.

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