EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR SEPT. 1-15 (daily updated) Jazz Night “Jazz’ Edit” Thu 12 Sep 2013, 8 pm Institut Français de Hanoi – L’Espace 24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội You are invited to jazz night “Jazz’s Edit” performed by lecturers and students from Department of Jazz -  Vietnam National Academy of Music. With the performance of the most talented artists, the program will absolutely be an exciting night and promote the “Vietnamese ” jazz spirit over the last 20 years of development. Artistic Director:  Master Hoang Tung – Dr Ta Quang Dong Artists: Dao Minh Pha, Nguyen Hung Cuong, Nguyen Huu Vuong, Le Minh Duc, Hoang Phu Tung, Hoang Xuan Tung, Hoang Hai Bang, Le Bang, Nguyen Hong Quan, Hoang Xuan Tung…. Tickets: Ticket price: 120 000 VND Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 60 000 VND Tickets are available at L’Espace. Jazz Concert “French Melodies” Thu 05 Sep 2013, 8 pm – 9:50 pm L’Espace 24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội You are invited to the jazz concert “French Melodies” with the performance of The New Morning Quartet – the band with all the members from The Vietnam National Academy of Music. The audience will have the opportunity to explore the beauty of France via famous works by Django Reinhardt, Richard Galliano, Charles Trenet, etc. Let yourself luxuriate in the lyrical, soaring and improvisational melodies of French Jazz. Members of the band: Thinh Fla : Guitare Viet Dung : Guitare Dinh Huy : Drum & Percussion Hai Bang : Bass Tickets: Ticket price: 120 000 VND Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 60 000 VND Tickets are available at L’Espace. Screening of “Un Plan Parfait” Fri 06 Sep 2013, 8 pm L’Espace 24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội You are invited to the film screening “A perfect plan” (France, 2012, 104 mins) directed by Pascal Chaumeil. “A fake love story but a humorous and romantic one” (Vnexpress) Language: French with Vietnamese subtitle. For more information about synopsis, please see L’Espace website (in French) or refer to the Vietnamese version of this post. Tickets: Ticket price: 40 000 VND Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 20 000 VND Tickets are available at L’Espace. German Film Festival in Vietnam 2013 Hà Nội: 05 – 11 Sep 2013 | National Cinema Center Hải Phòng: 10 – 15 Sep 2013 | Rap chieu bong Cong nhan Huế: 12 – 18 Sep 2013 | Center for Culture & Information and Lieu Quan Buddhist Cultural Center Đà Nẵng: 13 – 18 Sep 2013 | Le Do Cinema Nha Trang: 05 – 08 Sep 2013 | Mini cinema – Khanh Hoa film center Thái Nguyên: 06 – 08 Sep 2013 | Rap chieu bong Nhan dan HCMC: 27 Sep – 04 Oct 2013 | CINEBOX For the fourth time the Goethe-Institut Vietnam presents the annual German Film Festival. After the overwhelming success of the Festival in the last years with more than 50.000 viewers in total, it continues in 2013 from 5th September to 3rd October. The Goethe-Institut shows a special selection of the hottest new German films in Hanoi, Hai Phong, Hue, Da Nang, Nha Trang, HCMC and for the first time also in Thai Nguyen. As every year, the German Film Festival would like to give Vietnamese audiences the opportunity to get to know current German films and discovernew perspectives on Germany via the silver screen. Therefore we presentin more than 50 screenings,in original German language withVietnamese and English subtitles or voice-over, selected films which have been particularly successful in cinemas around the world as well as at the Berlin Film Festival and other festivals (All prizes and awards can be found in our brochure and on the website). In 2013 German films approached historical and contemporary debates about home and identity, love, death, friendship and responsibility. This year’s German Film Festival in Vietnam offers the audience a selection of 10 film highlights from renowned directors and with popular German actors. Film schedule and places to pick up free tickets in all cities. The Festival Films • Opening with “Barbara” the Festival presents thestory of a woman torn between two countries, the German Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany andlikewise between two men. “Four days in May” looks at a different chapter of German history. Yearning for the approaching end of World War 2, a rare convergence between Russian soldiers and German civilians emerges when the Soviet Army occupies an orphanage.The documentary “Sound of Heimat – Germany sings!” provides an insight into the lively, inventive and creative traditional German music scene. • The coexistence of different cultures is a topic addressed in the movie “Kaddish for a friend”. Set in Berlin, it portraits the development of an exceptional friendship between a Palestinian boy and a Jewish World War 2 Veteran. • Of course comedy and love are part of the program: “Vincent wants to Sea” is a road movie, showing Vincent, who suffers from Tourette-Syndrome, Marie, who has an eating disorder and the extremely neurotic Alex on their adventurous escape from a nursing home. • Drama is not missing either. “Stopped on track” deals with the process of dying in the familiar circle and alone, apart from hospitals and terminal care. In “Home for the weekend” the unexpected healing of Marko’s mother from a long mental illness turns out as a crucial test for the whole family.The post-apocalyptic thriller “Hell” gives an impression of a world where the sun has turned the earth into a lifeless wasteland where humans struggle to survive. • Entertainment for the whole family is offered with “Victor and the secret of Crocodile Mansion”, a movie telling the story of Victor, trying to solve the puzzle around the death of his cousin Cäcilie. Being fed up with humans destroying their habitat, the animals in “Animals United – Adventure in Africa” hold a conference to finally stop man made climate change. The German Film Festival 2013 promises a great selection of films with many exciting, touching and inspiring moments for cineastes and for the whole family. Tickets for all films are free. Please also take part in our film quiz! Answer questions about the films, which will be screened at the festival and with a bit of luck you can win amazing prizes. For the quiz and more information on the complete schedule in all cities visit Film Festival’s website. IN HANOI: Free tickets at:Goethe-Institut Hanoi from 31.08.2013 at 10 am. Goethe-Institut Hanoi 56-58 Nguyễn Thái Học Ba Đình, Hà Nội Exhibition “Born in 1983/ Khâm Thiên” Opening: Thu 05 Sep 2013, 6 pm Exhibition: 05 – 28 Sep 2013 L’Espace 24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội You are invited to the installation art exhibition of artist Bang Nhat Linh. To the generation born in post-war period and knowing nothing about the war, they are obsessed by the stories of survivors and, above all, their way to live. This installation will display the objects whose utility had been transformed by users. The artists recycles objects left over from the war (aircraft debris, sandbags, bullet casings, etc) into useful materials. This exhibition aims to narrow the gap between the post-war generation and the ones that experience this hard period and endure all the sufferings till today. Free entrance     Denis Diderot’s Work Seminar Sat 06 Sep 2013, 2 – 3.30 pm L’Espace 24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội You are invited to the seminar on the occasion of launching “Denis Diderot – from the aesthetic to the art forms” translated by Phung Van Tuu with the participation of Prof. Phung Van Tuu – French Literature expert and Prof. Tran Dinh Su – literary theory expert, lecturer at Hanoi National University of Education. Being a writer, philosopher of the Enlightenment, Diderot is best known for his Encyclopédie which marked the 18th century of French. His critical and encyclopedic work will be widely discussed during the seminar. Language of discussion: Vietnamese. Free entrance. Creative and Art Classes call for registrations Work Room Four Building E, Floor 4 9 Tran Thanh Tong, Hanoi Courses starting the week beginning 9th September 2013. Each course is six weeks in total. All tools and equipment provided. For more information about the classes, see below: Pattern Cutting – Tuesdays 9.30am – 12 pm. Learn how to cut patterns to make your own clothes according to standard and personal measurements. No experience necessary. $150. Creative Pattern Cutting – Wednesdays 1pm – 3.30 pm. Learn how to incorporate details and conceptual elements into standard clothing patterns. Some pattern making experience required. $150. Life/Figure Drawing – Thursdays 1pm – 3.30 pm. Guided figure drawing with live models. No experience necessary. $150. Photoshop for beginners – Friday 9.30am – 11.30am. An introduction to digital design and Photoshop. Students will need their own laptop and software for this class. $110. Languages: Vietnamese and English. Contact Claire at workrmfour@gmail.com or on 01202608562. Screening of “Le Tableau” Fri 13 Sep 2013, 8 pm L’Espace 24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội You are invited to cartoon screening “The painting” (France, Belgium, 2011, 76 mins) directed by Jean-François Laguionie. According to Figaroscope, this is “the great cartoon for the whole family.” For more information about synopsis, please see L’Espace website (in French) or refer to the Vietnamese version of this post. Language: French with Vietnamese subtitle. (The film was also screening at European Film Festival 2013) Tickets: Ticket price: 40 000 VND Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 20 000 VND Tickets are available at L’Espace.    Vietnam’s Traditional Music in Germany Sat 07 Sep 2013, 8.30 pm LOFT / 2ndfloor e.V. Hans-Martin Müller, Wissmannstr. 30, 50823 Köln, Germany — Sun 08 Sep 2013, 5.30 pm Kunsthaus Rhenania, Bayenstr. 28, 50678 Köln, Germany “Osmosis” experiment with and combine selected genres and elements of traditional Vietnamese music with European contemporary music and conceptual improvisation. Two concerts of “ Osmosis” in Cologne will take place in September the 7th at LOFT and the 8th at Kunsthaus Rhenania at Festival STROM. With “Osmosis”, the team has the ambition of bringing Vietnamese traditional music, seen from a modern perspective, to the public, especially the young generation, as well as bringing Contemporary music closer to the audience. “ Ngâm thơ” ,“ Xẩm” and “ Ca trù” are three traditional and living music genres of “Chanting poem”. Vietnamese is a melodious language with 6 different fixed intonations. “Chanting poem” with its improvisatory embellishment and melismas enhance the beauty of the language itself, the emotive power and the multilayered meanings behind each poetic word. This intuitive improvisation is based on expression corresponds to European traditions of Troubadour, Gregorian chants, and to modern improvisation. Musicians: Featuring Vietnamese traditional music singer Kim Oanh from Hanoi, Vietnam. Lan Cao – Prepared – piano, Vietnamese percussion Gregor Siedl – Saxophones, Flutes Constantin Herzog – Contrabass Sergej Maingardt – Electronics David Hernandez Deniz – Percussion intruments “Osmosis” is an initiative from Cao Thanh Lan, currently completing her Master’s Degree of Contemporary Piano Music at the Cologne University of Music and Dance. After 6 years of studying European classical music in Belgium and Germany, she realize more and more the beauty of Vietnamese traditional music and the importance of preserving and developing its tradition. For this occasion she created concepts and structures, gathered a team of musicians from Germany, Austria, Kazachstan to join her in realizing this project. Henry Saiz Album World Tour 2013 Fri 13 Sep 2013, 8 pm Q4 / Cargo Bar 7 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Q.4, HCMC Henry Saiz’s world tour will stop in Saigon on September the 13th! As a part of his album launch and world tour, we will have the chance to enjoy his amazing band perform as he delivers one of his explosive DJ sets. This is the first time Vietnam has ever had a live show like this: a true collaboration of live musicians and a DJ! LINE UP: ★★★ HENRY SAIZ (SP) | BAND LIVE SHOW + DJ SET ★★★ www.henrysaiz.com (natura sonoris | bedrock | balance) With the support of: ★ LUPEN CROKAN (SP) | DJ SET ★ facebook.com/LupenakaCrokan ★ DREW TUDOSE (RO) | DJ SET ★ facebook.com/DJDrewTudose ★ PE DRO (SP) | DJ SET ★ facebook.com/Mr.Pe.DRo.DJ Tickets: Advance – 250K VND Door – 350K VND 4 international artists, more than 6 hours of music, a massive event that you cannot afford to miss!! Exhibition “Stories about Villages” Opening: Wed 04 Sep, 5 pm Exhibition: 04 – 18 Sep 2013 Casa Italia 18 Le Phung Hieu, Hanoi You are invited to the exhibition “Stories about villages”, by the Vietnamese artist Ta Thi Thanh Tam. The exhibition will offer an opportunity to watch Vietnamese countryside from a very special point of view. Ta Thi Thanh Tam, born in Hanoi and graduated at the Hanoi University of Fine Arts, is a member of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association. Her works were shown in several countries in the world with Group and Solo exhibitions. Among these, she joined in 2006 the Vietnamese Cultural Festival in Italy, “The Dragon and the Butterfly”. The simple and basic, though modern technique of the artist, have roots in the old engraving and wood sculpture. Her works, painted on paper and lacquer, portray in a colorful way figures and traditions of the Vietnamese villages: dances, processions, rural and interiors scenes. Free entry. Hanoi Slam Program “Lost in Translation” Wed 11 Sep 2013, 8 pm ATK 73a Mai Hac De, Hanoi Constantly challenging and evolving, Hanoi Slam heads for its second show, titled “Lost in Translation”. If you came to our last event, you’ll know what it’s all about. Competitive story telling involves contestants telling true stories based on our theme, live and without notes! The show proved to be spontaneous, entertaining and just a little bit tipsy. For this event, enjoy some of cracking cocktails and live it up literary style. We’re also ecstatic to have Jordan Senior headline, with a set of lively folk and likely narratives. Hanoi Slam is completely non-profit. All door proceeds will benefit Humanitarian Services for Children of Vietnam (HSCV). Founded in 2002, this NGO works tirelessly to help keep vulnerable children safe and in school. We’re still looking for story tellers. Prove your prowess in front of the mic, do something completely crazy, and help out a hardworking NGO. Win some great prizes and a whole bunch of bragging rights. Email: hanoistoryslam@gmail.com for information on how to sign up. Entry is 100,000VND.     Gershwin Music Night and Famous Operas Mon 09 Sep 2013, 8 pm HCMC Opera House No. 7 Lam Son Square, D.1, HCMC Your are invited to Gershwin Night and Excerpts from Famous Operas with the performance of 2 internationally well-known Vietnamese artists, conductor Le Phi Phi and pianist Bich Tra. The music night will be diverge in genres: vocal, solo instrument with orchestra, symphony, which surely will bring unforgettable experience. Program Part 1: George Gershwin American in Paris George Gershwin Rhapsody in Blues Piano: Nguyen Bich Tra Part 2: Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana “Overture” “Coro d’introduzione” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The Magic flute ” Papageno-Papagena” Performing: Thu Huong – Klong Hagim Giacomo Puccini: La Boheme “Si, mi chiamano Mimi” ; “ O soave fanciulla” Performing: Thanh Nga – Duy Linh Charles Gounod: Romeo et Juliette “Je veux vivre” Performing: Hong Vy Gioacchino Rossini : The Barber of Seville “Largo al factorum” Performing: Klong Hagim Gioacchino Rossini : The Barber of Seville “Una voce poco fa” Performing: Ngoc Tuyen Giuseppe Verdi: La Traviatta “Parigi, o cara” Performing: Ngoc Tuyen – Pham Trang Giacomo Puccini: Turandot “Nesun dorma” Performing: Pham Trang – HBSO Choir Giuseppe Verdi: La Traviata “Coro di mattadori” Giuseppe Verdi: La Traviata “Libiamo…” Performing: Soloists Performing: HBSO Choir & Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Le Phi Phi Tickets Ticket price: 400,000 – 350,000 – 200,000 – 80,000 VND (for students only) All tickets are available at: Ticket Counter, HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera, 7 Lam Son Square, D.1, HCMC, Tel: 08. 38237419  VietNamnet