Belgian conductor Gazon to lead concert in HCM City
The Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will be led by the world’s famous Belgian conductor Daniel Gazon in a concert on March 9 evening in the city.
Belgian Daniel Gazon will lead a concert at the city Opera House on March 9 (Photo courtesy of HBSO)
Hanoi (VNA)– The Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will be ledby the world’s famous Belgian conductor Daniel Gazon in a concert on March 9evening in the city.
According to the HBSOon March 7, Gazon and HBSO artists will perform great Austrian composer AntonBruckner’s Requiem, one of the most famous pieces of this genre. Bruckner was honouredas one of the greatest composers in the 19th century for his symphonic andreligious composition.
The Symphony No.36 ofthe greatest musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will be also performed atthe concert.
The event will alsofeature the Republic of Korea’s soprano Cho Hae Ryong, alto Nguyen Vu Uyen Di,tenor Pham Trang, and bassist Dao Mac.
Gazon is one of themost prestigious and well-known conductors in Europe with 20th centuryrepertoires. He has been invited to perform in various contemporary musicalfestivals in the world.-VNA
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Belgian Daniel Gazon will lead a concert at the city Opera House on March 9 (Photo courtesy of HBSO) 
