| Many people believe that the symphony is a bygone art; underappreciated by the last several generations whose utter lack of interest is threatening symphonic extinction.While I won’t argue with this sound point, I will say that there are still young people out there who thoroughly enjoy attending the symphony, wherever in the world they might be. Being one of those strange people, I was elated to learn that the symphony is alive and kicking in Hanoi, at accessible prices to boot. Thus, I bought a ticket to “German Night At the Opera House”. Featuring the Vietnamese National Symphony Orchestra conducted by, up and coming, German composer Jonas Alber, playing selections by Mozart, Weber, Beethoven, Nicolai and Wagner As an added bonus, the symphony is located in one of the most beautiful and famous buildings in Hanoi, the Hanoi Opera House. |