EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR May 1-10 (daily updated) Franz Schubert: The Greatest Love & the Greatest Sorrow Sun 10 May 2015, 7 – 9 pm Wellspring Saigon – Saigon Pearl 92 Nguyen Huu Canh, Binh Thanh District, HCMC Each person is a life story, each experience is a separate chapter with ups and downs of sorrows, ecstasies, sadness, and happiness… An artist is no exception. Through his or her story, perhaps we glimpse a scene from our own life?! The difference, if any, maybe the intensity of those ups & downs in the artists life, they may exceed the boundary of the normal vibrations. Fortunately, when language cannot express all feelings, that is when music shows its power. Let us “read” together a life story in music: “The Greatest Love – The Greatest Sorrow”. Tickets: by donation Screening of “Brendan and the Secret of Kells” Sun 10 May 2015, 4 pm L’Espace 24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội You are invited to the animation screening of “Brendan and the Secret of Kells” (Belgium, France, Ireland, 2009, 75 mins) directed by Tomm Moore. An imaginative fairy tale with brilliant lines and inspirative Celtic art. Such a great animated film! 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. Tickets Ticket price: 50 000 VND Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 40 000 VND Tickets are available at L’Espace. Europe Gala Concert with The Red Socks Brassquintett from Munich Hanoi: 08 and 09 May 2015, 8 pm Hanoi Opera House — HCMC: Sun 10 May 2015, 8 pm HCMC Opera House In celebration of Europe Day the European Union Delegation and the Goethe-Institut are pleased to present a gala concert with the Red Socks Brassquintett from Munich. The brass ensemble Red Socks Brassquintett has a wide-ranging repertoire, reaching from old masters such as Bach or Handel to American composers of the 20th century, from jazz to Argentine Tango. The special composition of the ensemble with five brass instruments promises an impressive sound. A very special highlight of their program is the performance with traditional German alphorns. These unusual wind instruments, up to three meters long, were played in the Alps, their sound reaching far across the mountain peaks. Now they can be heard in the Hanoi Opera House, in a joint performance with traditional Vietnamese instruments of the Bamboo Ensemble New Vitality, directed by Dong Quang Vinh. The Red Socks Brassquintett, famous for its unusual programs, has regularly performed in Germany and abroad since it was founded in 2010. All members are classically trained musicians and play in major orchestras. Shortly after its founding, the ensemble was awarded a scholarship from the Yehudi Menuhin Live Music Now Foundation. Since then, the quintet has received further awards and scholarships as well as winning several international competitions, such as the International Brass Competition Passau and the International Jan Koetsier Competition, and has references from numerous major political and cultural institutions. Tickets Hanoi: Free tickets are available from 05.05.2014 at 12:00 (noon) at: Goethe-Institut Hanoi 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc Tel: +84 4 37342251 – 9 HCMC: Free tickets are available from 06.05.2014 at: Goethe-Institut HCMC 18, Street No.1, Cu xa Do Thanh Ward 4, District 3, HCMC Tel: +84 8 3600 95 87 Hanoi Opera House 1 Trang Tien, Hanoi HCMC Opera House 7 Lam Son Square, Dist 1, HCMC Reinhard Kleist – From Berlin to Hanoi as “Artist in Residence” Artist in residence: 10 – 31/05/2015 From Goethe Institut: Reinhard Kleist, one of the most famous comic-artists in Germany, will live and work in Hanoi as „artist in residence“ in May. With the graphic novels “Cash – I See a Darkness”, a novel about the American singer Johnny Cash, and “the boxer” which tells the story of the Jewish boxer Hertzko Haft, the Berlin artist gained worldwide attention. At the moment Reinhard Kleist is working on a graphic novel about the singer Nick Cave. Graphic Novels often deal with historic, political, and social topics. Reinhard Kleist, too, picks up these issues and develops his plot mainly by reference to individual cases. His latest publication “The Dream of Olympia” tells the story of the sprinter Samia Yusuf Omar who represented Somalia at the Olympic Games in 2008 in Peking. Her dream of Olympia ends tragically, when she drowns offshore of Malta during and attempted escape from Islamic extremists. In the context of the 5th European Literature Days the successful graphic novel-artist will bring the legendary musician Johnny Cash back to live at the occasion of a spectacular Live Drawing-Event. Inspired by live-music of the most well-known country singer of all times, he will create illustrations to each song. Thanks to a camera in his back, the audience is able to witness the process of the works’ genesis live. Reinhard Kleist 1 From 10th to 31th of May the award-winning comic-artist will show selected works of his graphic novels at the Goethe-Institut. During an artist talk on the 20th of May, he will discuss and explain his works. On this occasion he will also talk about comic-art in Germany and Vietnam with artists. During his stay at the Goethe-Insitut, Reinhard Kleist will blog his impressions from Hanoi and its inhabitants. In so doing he will share the moments and scenes which he captures by pencil with the public on a daily basis. Besides a workshop with students of the art school of Hanoi, Kleist will conduct a workshop with young, professional comic-artists at the Goethe-Institut. Biography Reinhard Kleist portrait Reinhard Kleist, born in 1970 near Cologne, studied graphic design in Münster. Currently he lives in Berlin, where he shares the studio BerlinComix with the comic artists Fil, Naomi Fearn and Mawil. He published numerous comics and won several awards, among others the Max und Moritz-Preis, the most significant award for graphic literature in Germany. Goethe-Institut Hanoi 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi Concert “Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9″ 08 and 09 May 2015, 8 pm HCMC Opera House From the organizer: Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 will be performed at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House on May 8th and 9th at 8pm. A few of Norwegian top orchestral musicians and internationally famed opera artists will join the HBSO Symphony Orchestra and Choir in these performances led by Maestro Terje Mikkelsen, who had graced many prestigious European concert halls. This symphony is regarded by many to be the greatest musical work of humanity. It is one of the most popular works in the European tradition. It was chosen as the anthem for the European Union; it has been played in most of the Olympic’s important ceremonies in the 20th century; it was chosen to be played on the moon as a message from humanity to any other civilizations in the universe. Conductor: Terje Mikkelsen Soprano: Cho Hae Ryong Mezzo Soprano: Siri Torjesen Tenor: Magnus Staveland Bass: Vũ Mạnh Dũng Choirmaster & Assistant conductor: Trần Nhật Minh Guest artists from: Trondheim Solistene & Royal Norwegian Navy Band. HBSO Choir & Symphony Orchestra Program Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No.9 in D minor, Op. 125 Tickets Ticket price: 800.000 – 650.000 – 550.000 – 400.000 – 150.000 VNĐ (Students only) Booking and delivery: 08 38237419, Ms. Hương 0989874517, Ms.Huong Ly: 0908057972 At HCMC Opera House, 7 Lam Son Square Online Booking: www.ticketbox.vn    HCMC Opera House No. 7 Lam Son Square, D.1, HCMC Spring Arômes Festival at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi 06 – 10/05/2015 Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi From Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi: From May 6 – 10, the Spring Arôme Festival will be held at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, offering an extraordinary chocolate experience for the sweet tooths in town. The hotel is calling for the World Champion Pastry Chef: Olivier Bajard from Perpignan, France to anchor the five-day festival of chocolate. The program will feature a plethora of chocolate based cocktails and a wide range of creative desserts in the daily Chocolate buffet, complemented with Jazz performances and a fashion show from Chula and Double Dose. Chef Bajard will also join in the kitchen of Metropole during his visit, making the wonderful chocolate creations which made his fame. His career as a pastry chef includes the top title in the World Championship of Dessert Crafts of 1995 and Meilleur Ouvrier de France of French government. o Wednesday, 6 May: • Le Club Bar: Indulge in a smooth chocolate martini with a lot of guilt – Grand Marnier, Belvedere vodka & Hennessy Cognac. • L’Epicerie du Metropole: Unique desserts and cakes created by Olivier Bajard are available, price from VND 80.000 ++. Enjoy a warm reception with a complimentary glass of Moet champagne (from 3-5 pm). o Thursday, 7 May: • Le Club Bar: From 3:00 to 5:30 pm, enjoy smooth and soothing chocolate inspired Jazz performances – the perfect collaboration between Olivier Bajard and American Jazz singer Kathryn Farmer. • Le Club & Bamboo Bar: Indulge in a smooth chocolate martini with a lot of guilt – Grand Marnier, Belvedere vodka & Hennessy Cognac. • L’Epicerie du Metropole: Unique desserts and cakes created by Olivier Bajard are available. o Friday, 8 May: • Le Club Bar: From 3:00 to 5:30 pm, enjoy a fashion show introducing the new summer collections from Chula and Double Dose with live Jazz. Come together for a special chocolate experience by Olivier Bajard. • Le Club & Bamboo Bar: Indulge in a smooth chocolate martini with a lot of guilt with Grand Marnier, Belvedere vodka & Hennessy Cognac. • L’Epicerie du Metropole: Unique desserts and cakes created by Olivier Bajard are available. Spring Aromes Festival 2015 1 o Saturday, 9 May: • La Veranda: An unforgettable evening of great food prepared by Nicholas Shadbolt – executive chef and Olivier Genique – chef de cuisine of Le Beaulieu. Savour the special desserts by Olivier Bajard in a sumptuous 5 course wine dinner. Price: VND 3.500.000/ person • Le Club Bar: From 3:00 to 5:30 pm, enjoy a sumptuous chocolate buffet. • Le Club & Bamboo Bar: Indulge in a smooth chocolate martini with a lot of guilt with Grand Marnier, Belvedere vodka & Hennessy Cognac. o Sunday, 10 May: • Le Beaulieu, La Terrasse & Le Club Bar: Show your appreciation for the most important woman in your life with roses, gifts and Metropole’s wonderful brunch. It’s a unique occasion to savour extravagant creations by World Champion Pastry Chef Olivier Bajard. Starting from VND 2.000.000++/ person • Le Club Bar: Luxurious high tea For reservation, please contact Ms. Anh: h1555-fb3@sofitel.com or +84 4 3826 6916 ext. 8200 Spring Aromes Festival 2015 2 Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi 15 Ngo Quyen Str, Hanoi Music Story of the Old Quarter Fri 08 May 2015, 8 pm Center of the Old Quarter’s culture exchange 50 Dao Duy Tu, Hanoi From the organizer: Hanoi – The capital city of Vietnam has its prided 1000-year-old history and tradition. The music born here shares the same richness as the city’s history itself: It’s diversified, unique and original. Music story of the Old Quarter is a chain of music show, the objective of which is to introduce generally to the world the evolution of the Hanoi’s music, past to present. The shows is to replicate the footsteps of the city’s music through the history, using traditional voices, rhythms and beats combined with contemporary installation arts. The performance will be delivered by the top class singers and musicians. Through portraying Vietnamese’s unique music, The Old Quarter’s story of music is hoped to successfully communicate the core values inside Hanoi’s culture, history and human to the audiences, both foreign and native Incentive Idea: Vu Nhat Tam, Dam Minh Create, arrange the show: People’s Artist Xuan Hoach, Thanh Hoa, Thanh Binh, Cong Hung and the team “Dong Kinh Co Nhac” Artist: Ly Truc Son, Tran Duy Hung, Trinh Tin… 5th European Literature Days in Hanoi 07 – 10 May 2015 Goethe Institut, L’Espace, Casa Italia See detailed program below From Goethe Institut: Following the success of recent years EUNIC, the association of European cultural institutions and embassies, presents for the fifth time the European Literature Days in Hanoi. Literature enthusiasts can look forward to readings and workshops as well as an unusual Comic Concert and compelling short films. From crime novels through short stories to children’s books, there is something for readers of all ages. The coordination for this year’s event has been undertaken by the Institute Français – L’Espace. Eight European countries – Denmark, Germany, France, Great Britain, Italy, Israel, Poland and Sweden – will present works which have recently been published in Vietnamese, in collaboration with several major publishers. Picture Books, illustrations and Comics: The Power of Images This year, the focus of European Literature Days is the interplay between image and word, in comics and children’s books. Sweden celebrates the freckled redhead Pippi Longstocking with a party in honor of her 70th birthday, featuring readings, painting and crafts. And it’s not only the Swedes who are putting young readers in the focus of this year’s European Literature Days: British author Jasper Fforde explores new territory with his detective novels for children and young people – and he will personally come to Hanoi at the invitation of the British Council to meet to his young readers here. The adventures of a giant pear are at the center of the fantasy story of the Dane Jakob Martin Strid. And the Italian children’s book was also inspired by culinary delights: the mouse Geronimo Stilton lives on an island made of cheese. At the invitation of the Goethe Institute, children’s book author Annette Köhn tells stories in her playful comic about the little dragon Leto, who finds new friends in Vietnam. The award-winning German children’s book “Rico, Oskar und das Herzgebreche” tells of two unlikely friends and their adventures. Françoize Boucher takes on the world of young people in her humorous books, presented by L’Espace. 5th European Literature Days-rong leto Readings, Classics and New Releases The Israeli bestselling author Etgar Keret is a guest at the opening night of Literature Days. He presents two short films and reads from his short stories, which are now also available in Vietnamese. This will be followed by a reading with Le Chuc presenting one of the most famous novels of psychological literature, “The Trial” by Franz Kafka. Reading pleasure of a special kind is offered with the novel “Other Pleasures” by Polish author Jerzy Pilch, while the book “Lettera ad un bambino mai nato” by the Italian author Oriana Fallaci provides food for thought. Literature Days will close at the Goethe Institute with the comic artist Reinhard Kleist doing live drawing to a concert of the music of legendary country singer Johnny Cash. More illustrations and comics by Reinhard Kleist can be seen in the exhibition that opens on the same evening at the Goethe-Institut. The extensive program is complemented by bookstands of the publishers in the Goethe-Institut, in which many books will be available at special prices. There is also an exhibition of new books from Germany at the Goethe Institute in cooperation with the Frankfurt Book Fair. Literature Days Program at a Glance Thursday, 07 May 5 pm Goethe-Institut: Opening of European Literature Days and presentation of the program with authors and press. 5:30 pm Goethe-Institut: Presentation of two short films by Israeli author Etgar Keret followed by a reading from his short story collection. 6:45 pm Goethe-Institut: Reading from the Vietnamese translation of Franz Kafka’s “The Trial” by actor Chuc Le, introduction by Dinh Tuan Anh. 5th European Literature Days-Rico Oskar Friday, 08 May 9 am Goethe-Institut: Reading followed by a discussion of “Mystery and detective fiction for children – an untouched land” by British author Jasper Fforde. 3 pm L‘Espace: Book presentation “Other Pleasures” by Polish author Jerzy Pilch. 3 pm Goethe-Institut: Discussion “How contemporary society is reflected in short stories and novels”. With Etgar Keret and Jasper Fforde. 5 pm L’Espace: Book reviews of works by Françoize Boucher with the respective translators, publishers and experts. Saturday, 09 May L’Espace: Beginning of the exhibition “L’école des loisirs autour du monde”. 9 am L’Espace: Discussion on the topic illustration for children’s book with Annette Köhn, Thuy Com and Ta Huy Long. 2:30 pm Goethe-Institut: Reading of the story “The Adventure of the Giant Pear” followed by activities for children. 2:30 pm Casa d’Italia: Book launch of the Vietnamese first edition of “Lettera ad un bambino mai nato” by Oriana Fallaci. 3:30 pm Goethe-Institut: “Leto – A Trip to Halong Bay” – In a playful interactive reading, Annette Köhn shows children how a German dragon discovers Vietnam. Sunday, 10 May Goethe-Institut: Book launch of “Rico, Oskar und das Herzgebreche” (award-winning children’s book), in which two unlikely friends experience exciting adventures. 2 pm L’Espace: Reading for children of different age groups in the exhibition “L’école des loisirs autour du monde” in the Mediathek (registration required). 2:30 pm Casa d’Italia: Reading from the successful children’s book “Geronimo Stilton”, now published for the first time in Vietnam. 4:30 pm Goethe-Institut: Children can celebrate the 70th anniversary of the world-famous Swedish children’s book character Pippi Longstocking at “Pippi’s Birthday Party”. 7 pm Goethe-Institut: Comic-Concert with Reinhard Kleist, in which the artist does live drawing to the music of Johnny Cash. The complete program brochure is available at all participating institutions and on Goethe’s website in PDF format. Languages: German, English, French, Vietnamese Free Admission. Goethe-Institut Hanoi 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hanoi Film Screening “Yves Saint Laurent” Fri 08 May 2015, 8 pm L’Espace 24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội You are invited to the film screening “Yves Saint Laurent” (France, 2014, 106 min) directed by Jalil Lespert. More than a wonderful movie about fashion, the film takes us into a poignant love story. 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. Tickets Ticket price: 50 000 VND Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 40 000 VND Tickets are available at L’Espace. Exhibition – Story Telling “L’école des Loisirs – Around the World” Exhibition: 07 – 22 May 2015 Telling Story in French: 10 May 2015 2nd floor, L’Espace 24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội You are invited to the exhibition – story telling within the framework of European Literature Days to celebrate the 50 years of L’école des loisirs publishing house. Since its creation in 1965, l’école des loisirs always seeks out the best works for the public. Discover the exhibition “L’école des loisirs – Around the world” which shows how books change outfits when they cross borders: how publishers around the world encounter the stories, translate and publish them in their languages. Some choose the new cover, others don’t … Look at the book presented here and pay attention to small details that make the difference from one culture to the other! Bon voyage around the world! Telling stories in French: 10 May 2015 at the Library Age group and Time: Group 1: 6 – 7 years old (Time: 2 pm – 2.30 pm) Group 2: 8 – 9 years old (Time: 2.45 pm – 3.15 pm) Group 3: 10 – 11 years old (Time: 3.30 pm – 4 pm) Limited to: 15 children per group Exclusive for children with membership card and pre-registration Pre-register at the Library, tel: 39 36 21 64 ext 111    Reading Franz Kafka – The Trial in European Literature Days 2015 Thu 07 May 2015, 6.30 pm Goethe Institut 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi You are invited to the reading “Franz Kafka – The Trial” in the framework of European Literature Days 2015. “Someone must have been telling tales about Josef K. for one morning, without having done anything wrong, he was arrested”. This is the first sentence of the most famous novel written by the virtuosic writer Franz Kafka. On the morning of his 30th birthday, Josef K. is arrested, without being conscious of any guilt and with nobody telling him the reason for the arrest. Step by step the narrator Josef K. tries to cope with this mysterious incident and to solve the case. As the nature of this crime is neither revealed to him nor the reader, Kafka achieves in creating suspense and an incredibly psychologically sophisticated plot. The term kafkaesque also derives from the novel. It is mainly used in the context of situations which are similar to the one of Josef K.: the experience of facing an absurd and hostile bureaucracy which has developed a momentum of its own. Language: Vietnamese Free admission. Film Screening “Brendan et le Secret de Kells” Audio Treasure Hunt The Hanoi Social Club and Echoes have teamed up to offer a unique opportunity – be involved in the making of an Audio Treasure Hunt. Submit an idea for an Audio Treasure Hunt in Hanoi, and we’ll make the best one! Read on for suggestions about what you could include, and our rules. WHAT IS AN AUDIO TREASURE HUNT? A unique experience! Through the Echoes app, you’ll be able to hear clues on your smartphone at locations around the city. When you solve each of the clues you’ll be one step closer to being a winner! Participants will only be able to hear the clues when they get to specific locations. We are looking for an audio treasure hunt script writer! ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS – Submit an idea for a Audio Treasure Hunt theme. – Choose 2 locations and write the scripted puzzle/riddle that will play at each of those locations. The person doing the soundwalk will use your scripted puzzle/riddle in conjunction with the location to solve the problem. Your idea can be made in either English or Vietnamese. You can use songs, sounds, riddles, anything that can be recorded as audio for clues. Be creative! – Send us before 22nd of May to this link. THE WINNER WILL GET – A chance to work with the Echoes team, who just won Tech in Asia’s new start-up competition, – Expand your submitted ideas to an entire treasure hunt at many locations ready to show the world! – A free meal at The Hanoi Social Club! – Free entry to The Hanoi Social Club’s Tiny Music Club event for a month! Here are some examples: – Theme = food, location = Long Bien Market, riddle: “Go to stall G7 and say “Bán cho tôi một quả dứa, một nải chuối, và nửa cân táo.” – buy what he gives you for the cheapest price possible. – Theme = music, location = Opera House, riddle: “Listen to the opera – video yourself doing what the opera singer is describing” Classical Music Concert “Time Melody” at L’Espace Thu 07 May 2015, 8 pm L’Espace 24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội “Time Melody” concert provides a meeting point for three generations of talent: Ta Bon (violin), Tran Thi Mo (cello) and Pham Quynh Trang (piano). Their passion and love for music will be expressed through the great romantic melody by both international and local musicians. “Time Melody” would like to inspire and passionate the love for life and music. Tickets Ticket price: 160 000 VND Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 80 000 VND Tickets are available at L’Espace. Hanoi Slam: Word Ninjas Wed 06 May 2015, 7 pm Red River Tea Room From the organizer: Hanoi Slam are totally jived to present our first event in 2015: WORD NINJAS. Be at Red River Tea Room from 7 p.m. on May 6th for a night of story, poetry, stand-up and mad word skills. Tickets are only 50K and ALL door proceeds support Humanitarian Services for Children of Vietnam. There will be door prizes and other surprises. We’re looking for speakers and performers to swing words on the night. Performers get in for free and go in the draw for performers prizes, in additional to owning the stage. Remember, THEME and DELIVERY are OPEN as long as you’re using words. Think fiction, non-fiction, poetry, monologues, stand-up and more. Notes are allowed but other props aren’t. For more information, please contact hanoistoryslam@gmail.com.    Red River Tea Room 25 Từ Hoa, Hà Nội Duet Marie Warnant Concert Tour in Vietnam Hue: Fri 01 May 2015, 7.30 pm Hue Academy of Music — Da Lat: Sun 03 May 2015, 8 pm 3/4 Theater — Hanoi: Tue 05 May 2015, 8 pm Youth Theatre — HCMC: Thu 07 May 2015, 8 pm HCMC Conservatory From Delegation of Wallonie-Bruxelles: Singer, songwriter and guitarist Marie Warnant from Wallonie-Bruxelles Belgium will entrance the audience in four big cities from May 1 to 7: Hue (01 May), Da Lat (03 May), Hanoi (05 May) and HCMC (07 May), accompanied by veteran drummer Le Quoc Hung. Performers: Marie Warnant: songwriting / singing / guitar / sampler / K7 Tom Goethals: guitar Le Quoc Hung: drum Marie Warnant is one of the rising artists in Belgium who has gained a lot of success in Europe. Her image is associated with poetic lyrics and beautiful rhythms through the performance with two talented musicians. She has performed 30 concerts around the world and recorded three albums ─ ‘Bruxelles’ in 2005, ‘Ritournelle’ in 2010 and ‘NYXTAPE’ in 2014. Ticket: by invitation Invitations are available to pick up from 22 Apr 2015 at the venues. In Hanoi, tickets will be available at: Wallonie-Bruxelles Delegation in Vietnam, Daeha Building (5th floor, # 505, 360 Kim Ma Street) – (ĐT: 04.3831.52.41). Marie Warnant Học viện Âm nhạc Huế 1 Lê Lợi, TP Huế    Rạp 3/4 Khu Hòa Bình, TP Đà Lạt    Nhà hát Tuổi trẻ 11 Ngô Thì Nhậm, Hà Nội    Nhạc viện TP Hồ Chí Minh 112 Nguyễn Du, Quận 1, TP HCM Film Screening “Boule et Bill” Sun 03 May 2015, 4 pm L’Espace 24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội You are invited to the film screening “Boule & Bill ” (France, Belgium, Luxembourg, 2012, 90 mins). Director: Alexandre Charlot and Franck Magnier Starring: Franck Dubosc, Marina Foïs, Charles Crombez 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. Tickets Ticket price: 50 000 VND Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 40 000 VND Tickets are available at L’Espace. Duo Parallel Asteroid and the Talented Young Musicians of DomDom at Manzi Fri 01 May 2015, 8 pm Manzi Art Space 14 Phan Huy Ich, Hanoi One more chance to enjoy the special taste of Duo Parallel Asteroid and the talented young musicians of DomDom. After an impressively successful concert at L’Espace on 22/04/2015, to response to the enthusiasm of the Hanoi audience, DomDom – The Hub for experimental music in collaboration with Manzi Art Space– proudly dedicate to you one more performance with PARALLEL ASTEROID and DOMDOM YOUNG MUSICIANS The performance will be followed by an meeting and talk session with the musicians. Free Entry. Floyd Thursby Solo Show at Hanoi Social Club Fri 01 May 2015, 8 pm Hanoi Social Club 6 Hoi Vu Str, Hanoi Based in Melbourne, Australia, Floyd Thursby sings original folk and country tunes echoing the song-writing of Cohen, Cave, Waits and Cash. As lead singer of critically-acclaimed jazz manouche ensemble La Mauvaise Réputation he also performs classic French chanson of timeless performers such as Edith Piaf, Charles Trenet, Serge Gainsbourg and Jean Sablon – sung en français, bien sûr. Floyd is touring Vietnam in April 2015, with performances booked in both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and will be performing original English-language tunes from his just-released new album ‘Sinatra’s Bones’, and classic French chanson from La Mauvaise Réputation’s 2014 release ‘Bad Reputation’ ‘Sinatra’s Bones’ is the first full-length release from the Melbourne-based country/folk performer since 2007’s critically-acclaimed A Thief’s Journal, featuring the single The Thief. Recorded by Neil Thomason at Head Gap, it is released online for download on iTunes and floydthursby.com, through Ang Fang Industries. Tickets: 100k at the door VNN