WHAT'S ON MAY 1-31 (DAILY UPDATE) Exhibition “Whisper of Memory” Opening: Sun 15 May 2016, 6 pm Exhibition: 15 – 29 May 2016 Nha San Collective 15th floor, Hanoi Creative City Building, 01 Luong Yen, Hanoi Nha San Collective is pleased to present Israeli artist Belle Shafir’s solo exhibition, entitled “Whisper of Memory”. Through her animated videos, drawings inspired from old photographs of her family and installation work with knitted horsehair, Belle Shafir explores the notions of memory imprinted in history and crossing cultures as an initiative of shaping identity. The exhibition is made possible with the support of the Embassy of Israel in Vietnam. *** “What is memory? What does the brain choose to remember? And what distinguishes memory from remembrance? These issues have, in recent years, stood at the heart of Belle Shafir’s artistic research. This research focuses on the invisible, elusive, internal processes that cause some things to sink into the depths of our memory and allow other experiences, long forgotten in its chaotic archives, to be recovered and made real. Shafir’s continuous, reflexive work process takes her back to the sights of her childhood and youth, to the stories of the earlier generations of her family, when they had resided in other countries. Through these, her own memories, she examines the mechanisms of memory, and how memories shape our identities. The motivation for this process is neither nostalgia nor the desire to document the past, but rather the awareness of the gap between the memory itself, and its recollection, which takes place place many years after the events had occurred (or not), as well as of the futility of the attempt to capture a memory and view it as absolute. The decision to explore these issues and their relation to her personal, split and conflict-ridden identity has pulled the carpet from under Shafir’s feet. It is an experience akin to getting lost in the historical thicket of one who wanders between cultures; between the east and the west, between German and Israeli identities, while looming above it all, like a dark cloud, is the fact of her being the daughter of Polish Holocaust survivors, who had immigrated to Germany at the end of World War II.” About the artist: Belle Shafir is a multi-disciplinary artist. Born 1953 in Germany, Shafir currently lives and works in Tel Aviv. She has been an active artist in Israel and abroad for over three decades and has presented her works in solo and group exhibitions at prominent venues, including: Tel Aviv Museum, Petach Tikva Museum, Herzliya Museum (Israel), Housatonic Museum, Bridgeport, Connecticut, A.I.R. Gallery, Brooklyn (USA), The Jewish Culture Museum, Veitshoechheim (Germany) and other galleries and museums around the world. Throughout the years Shafir participated in prestigious residencies such as Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris and her works were purchased by the collections of the Modern Art Museum of Portofino, Italy, Davis Museum in Barcelona (Spain) and private collectors across the globe. Free entry European Food Festival 2016 Sat 14 May 2016, 4 pm National Library 31 Trang Thi, Hanoi Part of the Europe Days 2016 programme, the 10th European Food Festival adds some flavour to the celebration of European cultural diversity. An exciting day-out to enjoy with your whole family or to treat your friends and business partners: Leading hotels, restaurants and distributors offer a variety of delicious food and drinks. As special highlights, you will be invited to try unique European delicacies for the first time ever in Vietnam, to enjoy a special Cryogenic food show, live entertainment and music, children’s activities, and a lucky draw with lots of valuable prizes. Learn about Fair Trade products and take part in a quiz about Geographical Indications. There’s something for everyone at Hanoi’s premier gastronomic festival. Come and enjoy a culinary trip through Europe in the lush garden of the National Library and celebrate with us the 10th European Food Festival. Programme: 4.00 pm: Venue opens: kids’ activities and music 5.00 pm: Opening ceremony: Food stalls open 5.15 pm: Cryogenic food show 6.00 pm: Live music: “The Electric Yard Dogs” 7.15 pm: 1st lucky draw 7.30 pm: Live music: “FLASHBACK” 8.30 pm: 2nd lucky draw 8.45 pm: Dance music by DJ Tickets: Venue: 31 Trang Thi, Hanoi Tickets: 360,000VND (incl. many food/drink coupons) Free entrance for children under 7 years old Discounts for purchases of +10 tickets For tickets, please contact: EuroCham Office: Ground Floor, Sofitel Plaza Hotel, 1 Thanh Nien, Hanoi Tel: 04-3715 2228; Email: linh@eurochamvn.org Europe Meets Vietnam in Jazz: Michael Schiefel Plays in Hanoi and HCMC Hanoi: 09 & 10 May 2016, 8 pm Hanoi Opera House No. 1 Trang Tien – HCMC: Wed 11 May 2016, 8 pm HCMC Opera House No. 7 Cong Truong Lam Son, D. 1 On the occasion of the annual European day on May 09, three countries Italy, Poland and Germany are organizing gala concerts at Hanoi Opera House and HCMC Opera House. Michael Schiefel (Vocals) │ Nguyen Bao Long (Saxophone) | Davide Pasqualini (Percussion) │ Gabriel Niedziela Guitar Jörg Brinkmann (Cello) | Nguyen Huu Vuong (Piano) Coordinated by the Goethe-Institut Hanoi, talented jazz musician Michael Schiefel, who is often described by German press as a phenomenon in the national jazz scene, will be playing in Vietnam alongside Italian drummer Davide Pasqualini, Polish guitarist Gabriel Niedziela and German cellist Jörg Brinkmann, Vietnamese saxophonist Nguyen Bao Long and pianist Nguyen Huu Vuong (both from the group JumpforJazz). On the evening before the gala concert, the musicians will also host a jamming session at Goethe-Institut Hanoi. All interested jazz musicians are welcome to bring their instruments and improvise together with the renowned musicians from Europe. Admission to the jam session is free. Free tickets available to collect: Hanoi: 05.05.2016 at Goethe-Institut Hanoi (from 9 am). HCMC: 06.05.2016 at Goethe-Institu HCMC (from 9 am) European Literature Days 2016 in Hanoi and HCMC Opening: Thu 05 May 2016, 5 pm Goethe Institut Hanoi 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hanoi – Literature Days in Hanoi: 05 – 10 May Goethe Institut, L’Espace and Casa Italia – Literature Days in HCMC: 08 – 12 May IDECAF, Library of General Sciences, several venues on Book Street (Nguyen Van Binh) From Goethe Institut: This is the 6th European Literature Days event to be held in Hanoi, and it is the first time that the event will travel to Ho Chi Minh City. The vibrant literature festival with contributions from 8 European countries will offer a lot of exciting activities for book lovers, including book presentations, readings, workshops, exhibitions, films, prizes and big discounts on European books in shops on HCMC’s Book Street – Nguyen Van Binh (Ben Nghe Ward, D.1). The event will run from 4th to 10th May in Hanoi, and from 8th to 12th May in Ho Chi Minh City with 24 activities in which you can participate. Different groups of readers, from kids to adults with a variety of reading tastes, will all be able to find novels that match their interests and ignite their imaginations as they explore literature from eight European countries – Denmark, Germany, France, Sweden, Great Britain, Italy, Spain and Belgium. In 2016, the world of literature is also celebrating the work of two famous authors – the British playwright William Shakespeare and the Spanish novelist Miguel de Cervantes, author of the famous Don Quixote. 2016 marks the 400th anniversary of the death of Shakespeare and Cervantes, therefore, during European Literature Days, Britain will host three events – a conference, a talk, and a workshop celebrating Shakespeare; and Spain will host a presentation celebrating Miguel de Cervantes and his seminal work – The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha. Vietnamese readers of European literature might already be familiar with children’s characters from French and British literature like Nicolas, the Little Prince, Pippi Longstocking and Emil of Lonneberga. Many more European books have now been translated into Vietnamese for the first time. These newly translated works, many of which are award-winning titles, will be showcased in book presentations and conferences. These include «Wisdom and Destiny» by Maurice Maeterlinck (Wallonia-Brussels – Nobel prize 1911), «Don’t cry» by Lydie Salvayre (France – Goncourt prize 2014), “War memoirs” by Charles De Gaulle (France), “Geschmack von Apfelkernen” by Katharina Hagena, «Das Schloss» by Franz Kafka (Germany) and a wide range of children book series like “Ulysses Moore” Vol. 4, 5 and 6 (Italy), the three – volume Rico and Oskar series (Germany), «Speaking English with Martine» (Wallonia-Brussels), “Philosophy for teenagers” (France), and the illustrated children’s series «Secrets Children Need to Know» (Sweden). Other events have also been adopted to make the most of this year’s European Literature Days, including a discussion about historical fiction and an exhibition of illuminated picture books (Denmark), a reading of «Sungs Laden» by Karin Kalisa (Germany), a writing competition and a workshop on drawing young characters (France), a movie screening, and a European Books Discount Festival on Book Street (HCMC). Calling all literature lovers! Come and enjoy! About the organizer: The annual European Literature Day has been successfully organized in Hanoi by EUNIC, the association of European Cultural Institutes and Embassies, since 2011. It celebrates and shares the best of European literature with Vietnamese readers, and for 2016, the event will also take place in Ho Chi Minh City, opening the opportunity for a much wider audience of literature lovers in Vietnam to participate. All events will take place at the Goethe-Institut, l’Espace or Casa Italia in Hanoi, and at IDECAF, Library of General Sciences HCMC, or at venues on Book Street (Nguyen Van Binh, D.1) in HCMC. Free admission. Goethe-Institut Hanoi 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hanoi Tel.: +84 4 37342251 Fax: +84 4 37342254 info@hanoi.goethe.org website Institut Français de Hanoi – L’Espace 24 Trang Tien, Hanoi Điện thoại: (84-4) 39 36 21 64 info@espace-ccfhanoi.org www.ifhanoi-lespace.com Casa Italia 18 Le Phung Hieu, Hanoi Opening hours: 9 am – 9 pm all days ”Into Darkness” – Solo Exhibition by Vu Kim Thu Opening: Fri 06 May 2016, 6.30 pm Exhibition: 06 – 31 May 2016, 8 am – 10 pm  Manzi Art Space 14 Phan Huy Ich, Hanoi Manzi is delighted to present Vu Kim Thu’s solo exhibition ‘Into Darkness’. ‘Into Darkness’ is the outcome of Kim Thu’s continuous experimentation in combining Japanese Washi with Vietnamese Dzo paper, and line drawing with lighting. The project-in-progress started in 2013 with Kim Thu’s residency at Mino Paper Art Village (Mino, Japan) where she learnt the art of Washi and lantern. It later developed into a light installation at her 2014 residency at Sapporo Artist in Residence Program (Hokkaido, Japan). The artist’s 2015 experimentation with the project at ECO Art Project (Muong Art Studio, Hoa Binh, Vietnam) saw her including elements of space and light design. “My world is a miniature world. It consists of landscape, nature, architecture and abstract mark making and line drawing. It forms a three-dimensional map, possibly of a city, possibly an imaginary one. These images change as I arrive at a new destination, and as my personal experience and impression of that place begin to form. As a traveler, I navigate a new city by synthesizing its repeated forms, fragmentations, and architectural spaces with memory and observation. I reimagine the place in the form of a map and with my personal visualization. I start with one small detail by creating a mark – one that never stops spreading outwards. And from there, the city keeps growing and growing…” About the artist: Vu Kim Thu was born in 1976 in Hanoi, graduated her BFA from Hanoi University of Fine Arts in 1999, Vietnam and her MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, United States in 2003. Thu has been participated in a number of residencies worldwide including Vermont Studio Center (USA) Goyang National Art studio, (Korea), Sanskriti Kendra (India), Kuenstlerdorf Schoeppingen (Germany), Mc Coll Center of Visual Art (USA), Rockefeller Bellagio Center (Italy), Museum of Contemporary Art, A Coruna (Spain). In the past three years, Thu was interested in Japanese culture and her studies of Washi paper leads her to new experimentation with paper sculpture and lighting based on her current experience in three residencies in Japan: Kamiyama Artists in Residence Program, Mino Paper Art Village and Sapporo Artist in Residence Program. Free entrance Program of Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) in May 2016 This month, FVH is pleased to offer two city walks and two excursions: – An excursion to Đường Lâm Ancient Village on Saturday 14 May – A city walk to Good Old Chinatown area (in Japanese) on Wednesday 18 May – A city walk to Ba Đình area and the French Colonial Quarter (in English) on Saturday 21 May – An excursion to Đông Các Water Puppets Village on Sunday 29 May. Plus, come join Friends of Vietnam Heritage to meet our friend and founder, Mr. Hữu Ngọc, and to celebrate the launch of his new book “Viet Nam: Tradition and Change” on Thursday 19 May at Hanoi Cinematheque. You can also check our calendar at www.fvheritage.org for updates of the program. For details please download this file: FVH’s Program in May 2016.    Friends of Vietnam Heritage http://fvheritage.org/ The Second Street Art Fair in Hanoi Sat 07 May 2016, 3 pm – 10 pmv 1st floor hall, Hanoi Creative City 1 Luong Yen, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi Following the success of the First Street Art Fair, which drew attention of many artists, newspapers and audience, on 07 May, painter Phuong Vu Manh Hanoi and Hanoi Creative City (HNCC) will organize the Second episode of this even with more than 1,000 attendees. Street Art Fair 2 – will be an open space, for everyone, with many kinds of art forms such as: painting, fashion shows, street music, creative booths, etc… In particular, painter Phuong Vu Manh will perform interactive Action Painting with face painting performance of children models. According to the fair statement that everyone can participate, Street Art Fair will be an impromptu stage: the children try a new kind of art and fashion show catwalk for the first time. In addition, anyone can sign up to perform with his/her own talent. Besides the participation of famous artists in Vietnam, the fair also features several new faces, new artists. A typical example is Gloving performance – a new kind of art by Ravers and EDM lovers. Gloving artists use LED lights on each of the fingers and palms, highlight the beautiful light motion by moving the fingers, hands, arms, even full body, according to the music beat. These strange actions combined with fluid movements will create the colorful visual illusion. Funk and Soul Night with Uncon Sci and Datodeo from Los Angeles Fri 06 May 2016, 8 pm ATK 73a Mai Hac De, Hanoi The two talented DJs from L.A roll up for a night at ATK, bringing their extraordinarily varied sets of funk and soul – dedicated to making you bounce all night long. For the last 5 years, Uncon Sci has been traveling the world with a box of 45s and a beat machine. As comfortable behind the turntables as he is in front of a sampler, Sci delivers a very wide range of styles that are all united under a heavy psychedelic groove. As a passionate performer who has cut his teeth in the LA underground scene, Sci has performed with the likes of J-Rocc, Dorian Concept, Kode9, Keb Darge, Dam-Funk, Cut Chemist and D-Styles to name a few. Uncon Sci has put out a string of releases on wax (and even more digital) and keeps his sound fresh, going the route of re-invention, rather than releasing bootleg remixes of pop artists to spread his name. 80k at the door. Reggae Garden Presents Zamina and La-nai Gabriel Fri 06 May 2016, 9 pm – 3 am Hanoi Rock City 27/52 To Ngoc Van, Tay Ho, Hanoi Reggae Garden presents ZAMINA S.M.P. LIVE with support from La-nai Gabriel. This is going to be an amazing night with 2 live acts! Also staring DJs One NayTon and Matty C. ZAMINA S.M.P. are a band known for their sweaty, rhythmic, jam-packed live shows. They got everyone skanking and bouncing for their amazing performance back in February. Get ready to experience a good mix of Afrobeat, Reggae, Asian Rhythms & Makossa. La-nai Gabriel will be playing her final gig in Hanoi before going back to Canada. Her amazing voice and funky tunes will get you in the mood to dance the night away to Reggae Soul and R&B. One NayTon will be playing the finest selection of Reggae and Dub form new to old. Expect heavy bass and happy reggae vibes all night long. Matty C will be bringing a mix of all things Reggae, everything from Roots and Rocksteady to Drum and Bass and Jungle. This is going to be a BIG NIGHT so come down early and make sure you see all the acts. FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT! 50% OFF RUM UNTIL MIDNIGHT! Architecture Month: Exhibition – Modern Architecture in Vietnam and ASEAN Opening: Sat 07 May 2015, 5 pm Exhibition: 07 – 28 May 2016 Heritage Space Dolphin Plaza, 6 Nguyen Hoang / 28 Tran Binh, My Dinh 2, Hanoi – Film screening: Sat 07 May 2016, 3 pm Hanoi: Heritage Space, Dolphin Plaza, Nguyen Hoang / 28 Tran Binh, My Dinh 2 HCMC: Cà phê thứ bảy – 19B Pham Ngoc Thach, Ward 6, District 3 From the organizer: Program: 7-28 May: Exhibition – Modern Architecture in Vietnam and ASEAN 7 May, 3pm: Film screening about architect Le Corbusier in Hanoi and HCMC. Free entry. Vietnamese subtitles 7 May, 5pm: Opening the library / Opening the exhibition 14 May, 9am: Conference about Tọa đàm về Modern architectural heritage 21 May, 3pm: Film screening about architect Louis Kahn and other activities… Free entry  Symphony Concert with Conductor Ian Passmore   Sat 21 May 2016, 8 pm The Grand Concert Hall Vietnam National Academy of Music 77 Hao Nam Str., Dong Da Distr., Ha Noi You are invited to the symphony concert with: Conductor: Ian Passmore Piano Soloist: Jean-Louis Haguenauer and the Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra PROGRAM Vinh Cat Symphony Poem “Ngàn Năm Khoảnh Khắc” W. A. Mozart Piano Concerto No.17 in G major, K.453 INTERMISSION Charles Ives The Unanswered Question Antonin Dvorak Symphony No.9 in E minor TICKETS Ticket prices: 200,000 – 350,000 – 500,000 VND. All tickets available at Hanoi Opera House or can book online at ticketvn.com. For free delivery Call: 0913489858, 0983067996. ”Elegant Concert” by Aurora String Quartet Sat 14 May 2016, 8 pm Heritage Space Dolphin Plaza, 28 Tran Binh/6 Nguyen Hoang, My Dinh, Ha Noi The two works of Ludwig van Beethoven and Felix Mendelssohn in the Classical period and Romantic period will be performed by Aurora string quartet at “Elegant Concert”, which takes place at 8PM, 14th May 2016 at Heritage Space (6 Nguyen Hoang, My Dinh). Chamber music concert is one of the musical activities of Aurora string quartet to conserve and maintain classical music. Violinist Nguyen My Huong, violinist Nguyen Cong Thang, violinist Nguyen Thu Binh and cellist Nguyen Hong Anh will introduce to the String quartet No. 10 in E flat major – “Harp”, Opus 74 and String quartet in A minor Opus 13 by Ludwig van Beethoven and Felix Mendelssohn. These works depict the life, the dream of people and devote to beauty. The concert has two parts: 1. Ludwig Van Beethoven: String quartet No. 10 in E flat major – “Harp”, Opus 74 V. Poco adagio – Allegro VI. Adagio ma non troppo VII. Presto – Più presto quasi prestissimo VIII. Allegretto con variazioni 2. Felix Mendelssohn: String quartet in A minor Opus 13 V. Adagio – Allegro vivace VI. Adagio non lento VII. Intermezzo: Allegretto con moto – Allegro di molto VIII. Presto – Adagio non lento The artists of Aurora string quartet: Violinist Nguyen My Huong Born into a musical family, Nguyen My Huong started learning to play the violin at the age of 3. After finishing her Bachelor and Master’s degrees at the Vietnam National Academy of Music under the guidance of Professor Ngo Van Thanh, Nguyen My Huong took an advanced course at University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz, Austria with Professor Thomas Zehetmair. Nguyen My Huong was a member of the Asian Youth Orchestra and PMF Orchestra, she had participated in many training courses and exchange programs of symphony orchestras in Japan, China, Germany, Austria, the United States… In addition, she was invited to be the Chief violinist performing at Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra, chief violinist 2 at Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra; member of Hanoi Ensemble, Aurora string quartet, Trinity piano trio… Currently Nguyen My Huong teaches at the Vietnam National Academy of Music. Nguyen My Huong’s achievements: Special prize in “Contest for young talents” in Ho Chi Minh City in 1990; Award at “Autumn National Music Competition 2” in 1991. Violinist Nguyen Cong Thang Violinist Nguyen Cong Thang was respected for his meticulous techniques and inspiring melodies. He obtained a Master degree in Violin performance the Vietnam National Academy of Music under the guidance of Professor Ngo Van Thanh. Later, he attended the course Improving Violin Performing Arts at Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts with Professor Michael Ma and Master Classes with famous violinists of the world such as Isac Stern, Josehp Silverstern… Cong Thang has had many successful solo performances with orchestras at the Concert Hall- Vietnam National Academy of Music and Hanoi Opera House, performed with the orchestra of Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in countries like: Austria, Spain, France, Italy, UK, Thailand. In 2003 Nguyen Cong Thang was an official violin faculty of the College of Music, Mahidol University, Campus For General Public, Thailand and the Chief Violinist II of Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra; lectured and staged performances, annual violin festivals for students and had many successful performances at Mahidol University and the Thailand Cultural Center. Nguyen Cong Thang teaches and is Vice-Dean of String Department, Vietnam National Academy of Music. Nguyen Cong Thang’s achievements: Violin First Prize at Autumn National Music Competition, 1990, the award “Best performance of Vietnamese works” Chamber Concert group at Autumn National Music Competition, 1993, Certificate of Improving Violin Performing Arts, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Violinist Nguyen Thu Binh Nguyen Thu Binh obtained Master degree of Performing Arts with distinction at the Vietnam National Academy of Music, advanced professional training in the Republic of Austria and Japan. She won the second prize in Chamber Symphony at the contest Autumn National Music Competition. Nguyen Thu Binh participated in many performances at the Asian Youth Orchestra, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, Southeast Asian- Japan Orchestra, Cisma Orchestra, China. She plays proficiently the two instruments violin, viola and is currently lecturer of String Department, Vietnam National Academy of Music. Cellist Nguyen Hong Anh Nguyen Hong Anh graduated Cello Department at the Vietnam National Academy of Music under the guidance of Professor Hoang Duong; participated in advanced course at the University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar (Germany) with Professor Erichson and Professor Brunhard Böhme. She was a member of the Asian Youth Orchestra; CISMA Orchestra, Guangdong (China), Hanoi Ensemble, Aurora string quartet and Trinity trio. Currently, she teaches at the Vietnam National Academy of Music and is the Chief cellist of Hanoi Symphony Orchestra. Surcharge: Public: 200,000 VND / ticket Students, members of Heritage Space: 100,000 VND / ticket (Costs for organizers, performers and operation group; Heritage Space does not benefit from the costs) – Tickets: 150 seats Because of our limited number of seats, please register with us before 10th May. – Registration information: Please contact us at heritagespacehanoi@gmail.com, providing your [name, phone number] to reserve seats. We will then send you payment instructions. Your seat is only held after your completion of payment. Exhibition – Installation “The Meeting Point” Opening: Thu 12 May 2016, 6 pm Exhibition: 12 May – 05 Jun 2016 L’Espace 24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội You are invited to the exhibition – installation “The Meeting Point” by Tran Trong Vu & Christine Jean at L’Espace in May. Tran Trong Vu – an internationally renowned Vietnamese artist, winner of Pollock Krazner prize and Christine Jean – a French artist, winner of Jean-François Millet prize, share a pictorial practice and a question to image. A recent photograph of a flower taken in Vietnam becomes their starting point of this exhibition. This photograph, two artists – one approaches a point from which the other just comes back – propose two different directions, one on the wall and the other in space, one with two-dimensional works and the other with three-dimensional ones. Free entry. HCMC – Opera “The Magic Flute” 07 and 08 May 2016, 8 pm Ho Chi Minh City Opera House 7 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City Papageno wants Papagena – Tamino wants Pamina. But there is no easy way to love! Every single protagonist has to pass a difficult exam: they have to choose between murder and suicide, abstain from meat and drink or even from speaking and singing. The only tools they have to help them along their dangerous way are a magic flute and a carillon. The Magic Flute, which premiered in Vienna in 1791, is one of the world’s best known operas. To this day audiences are fascinated with the work, whether they are new to opera or experienced opera buffs. The music was created by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and the actor and writer Emanuel Schikaneder contributed the libretto. For the first time now, The Magic Flute will be performed in full length and in original language in Ho-Chi-Minh-City as a German-Vietnamese cooperation directed by David Hermann and conducted by Trần Nhật Minh. Franco-German opera director David Hermann studied stage direction at the University for Music ‘Hanns Eisler’ in Berlin. In 2000 he won the first prize in the International Competition for staging and scenography in Graz. Since then David Hermann has worked for numerous German opera houses in Berlin, Nürnberg, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt among others. Furthermore he has directed several operas abroad, for example as the youngest director to date at the Salzburg Festival, and at the theatre of Luzern, the National Opera House of Amsterdam, in Nancy and at the Teatro Real in Madrid. Trần Nhật Minh graduated in conducting from the National Conservatory of Magnitogorsk, the National Tschaikowski-Conservatory in Moscow and the Academy of Conductors of Milan. He received the second prize at the International Competition of Young Conductors in Wladiwostok in 2003. Trần Nhật Minh is choir leader and vice-head of opera at HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO). In 2009 he was awarded Best Conductor at the National Competition for Singing, Dancing and Music in Vietnam. Tickets Admission fee: 800.000 – 650.000 – 550.000 – 400.000 – 150.000 VNĐ (reduced admission fee only for students) Tickets are already available at the HBSO office (opera house) and online starting from 22.04 on ticketbox.vn or by calling: 08.3823.7419 (E – V); Ms. Ly: 0903.604.539 (E – V) Film Screening “Jack et la Mécanique du Coeur” Sun 08 May 2016, 4 pm L’Espace 24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội Come to film screening “Jack et la Mécanique du Coeur” (France, 2011, 89’). Director: Mathias Malzieu, Stéphane Berla Voices: Rossy de Palma, Olivia Ruiz, Arthur H, Jean Rochefort A journey in Jack’s world – a man whose heart is made of a clock and to whom loving is forbidden. Film synopsis: “Jack et la mécanique du coeur” contains all the elements a good movie should have: beautiful emotions, typical characters, cartoon stylish drawings, and lots of musical tunes for all ages. The story of the journey to find the love of a boy whose hearts is made of mechanical clock – Jack – is a life journey. “Jack et la mécanique du coeur” satisfies our eyes and ears, make us dream, tremble, laugh and cry. We even have stronger emotion when knowing this is the first feature-length film of Malzieu and Stéphane Berla. Language: French with Vietnamese subtitles Tickets: Ticket price: 50,000 VND Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 40,000 VND Tickets are available at L’Espace. Subscription Concert Vol. 91 Sat 07 May 2016, 8 pm Hanoi Opera House 1 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội You are invited to concert with: Conductor: Honna Tetsuji Viola Soloist: Imai Nobuko and the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra Program ELGAR – Viola Concerto in E minor Op. 85 (original: Cello Concerto) Interval BRUCKNER – Symphony No. 4 “Romantic” Eb- major Tickets Ticket prices: 200,000 – 350,000 – 500,000 VND. All tickets available at Hanoi Opera House or can book online at vnso.org.vn. For free delivery call: 0913489858, 0983067996. Exhibition “LIVINWONDR – Stars in Our Eyes: Creating a Sense of Place” Opening: Fri 6 May 2016, 6 – 9 pm Exhibition: 6 – 14 May 2016 Galerie Quỳnh Level 2, 151/3 Dong Khoi, District 1, HCMC Galerie Quynh is thrilled to launch the community-art project Livinwondr initiated and co-ordinated by artist Hung Viet Tran. The gallery will host a 9-day fundraising exhibition from the 6th to the 14th of May. Comprising a sculptural structure made up of stainless-steel (inox) tubes that can be arranged in various permutations, LIVINWONDR is an interactive project, taking on configurational transformations in direct response to public surroundings. The shape-shifting nature of LIVINWONDR is not unlike how the name itself – and thus its meaning – can be deliberated upon along multiple avenues: the states of being immersed in wonder and beauty; of living with curiosity and an open mind; of recognizing living wonders – miracles or spectacles that are alive. Curated by Tran, the submissions are varied in expression and discipline such as fine art, design, photography, illustration, sonic arts, comics, calligraphy, etc. – ‘anything that sparks imagination’). Celebrated artist Tiffany Chung, veteran photographer Thong Van Nguyen and comic book artist But Chi are among the 17 contributors to the project thus far. Hip hop and Contemporary Dance “Autarcie (.…)” Fri 06 May 2016, 8 pm Youth Theater 11 Ngo Thi Nham, Hanoi You are invited to hip hop and contemporary dance performance “Autarcie (.…)”, choreographed by Anne Nguyen – Compagnie Par Terre. Anne Nguyen is the winner of the 2013 SACD New Choreography Talent prize. “Autarky (….)” is a strategy game between frontal dance and free digressions, which confronts two specialties of hip-hop dance: break and popping. The center stage is the rallying point where four dancers unite to build a war dance. The empty space beyond the area of understanding draws them and propels them in search of territory, alliances and hierarchy. Ticket Ticket price: 170 000 VND, 100 000 VND, 80 000 VND Tickets are available at L’Espace. Hip hop and Contemporary Dance “Autarcie (.…)” Wed 04 May 2016, 7.30 pm Ben Thanh Theatre 06 Mac Dinh Chi, Dist 1, HCMC You are invited to hip hop and contemporary dance performance “Autarcie (.…)”, choreographed by Anne Nguyen – Compagnie Par Terre. Anne Nguyen is the winner of the 2013 SACD New Choreography Talent prize. “Autarky (….)” is a strategy game between frontal dance and free digressions, which confronts two specialties of hip-hop dance: break and popping. The center stage is the rallying point where four dancers unite to build a war dance. The empty space beyond the area of understanding draws them and propels them in search of territory, alliances and hierarchy. Tickets Ticket prices: 450 000, 300 000, 250 000, 200 000, 100 000 đồng tùy vị trí chỗ ngồi trong khán phòng Tickets are available at: www.ticketbox.vn Exhibition “Dialogues – An Artistic Exchange” Opening: Wed 04 May 2016, 6 pm Exhibition: 05 – 29 May 2016, 9 am – 7 pm Goethe Institut 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi Fine arts as a medium for a dialogue between different artists of two nations: The exhibition Dialogues is on display from May 5 to May 29 at Goethe-Institut. The exhibition offers an artistic dialogue between different imageries from lacquer paintings through to oil paintings. The exhibition will be opened on May 4, 6 PM in the presence of the participating artists. Armen Gevorgyan was born in Armenia in 1960. After studying art in his home country he moved to Germany. For several years now he lives and works in Vietnam. Le Thi Minh Tam, born 1976 in Hanoi, studied at Vietnam University of Fine Arts. As a member of Vietnam Fine Arts Association she exhibits regularly in Hanoi. Nguyen Dinh Duy Quyen was born 1987 in Hue where he studied at Hue University of Fine Arts. His new series of works deals with environmental and climate changes. Nguyen Dinh Vu, born 1980 in Thai Nguyen, studied at Vietnam University of Fine Arts. In 2015 the artist had his first solo exhibition in Hong Kong. Nguyen Van Duy was born in Nghe An province in 1989. In 2013 he graduated from Hue College of Arts. Nguyen Van Duy lives and works in Hue and exhibits his works nationwide. Tran Gia Tung, born 1970 in Hanoi, studied at Hanoi Academy of Theatre and Cinema and graphics at Hanoi Industrial Arts University. Tran Gia Tung exhibits internationally, amongst others in France, Italy and Korea. Tran Hoang Hai Yen, born 1979 in Hanoi, studied design at Whitehouse Institute of Design in Australia. After returning to Vietnam she lives and works in Hanoi. Dinh Quan was born 1964 in Hai Phong. The artist studied lacquer painting at Vietnam University of Fine Arts and exhibited amongst others in China, France and Singapore. Trinh Minh Tien, born 1983, studied at Vietnam University of Fine Arts Hanoi. Trinh Minh Tien exhibits internationally and is co-organizer of Tet Art, Vietnam’s leading contemporary art fair. Talk with Author Dinh Phuong about Story Collection “Đợi đến lượt” Wed 04 May 2016, 6 pm L’Espace 24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội You are invited to the meeting with Dinh Phuong about his collection “Đợi đến lượt” (Wait for your turn) with the participation of author Dinh Phuong and editor Nguyen Hoang Dieu Thuy. “Đợi đến lượt” brings together 14 stories whose characters are often alone, without characteristics, without countries of origin. They are always in search of some thing not found in reality. But ultimately, they tell stories of life: obsession with war, crime, loneliness, impotence, trouble, etc… Dinh Phuong won the second prize in a short stories contest organized by Army Arts magazine in 2013-2014. He is currently editor of Ha Long newspaper. Language: Vietnamese Free entry. Hue – Hip hop and Contemporary Dance “Autarcie (.…)” Mon 02 May 2016, 7.30 pm Eastern Stage of Thai Hoa Palace, Imperial Citadel From Institut français de Huế: You are invited to hip hop and contemporary dance performance “Autarcie (.…)”, choreographed by Anne Nguyen – Compagnie Par Terre. Anne Nguyen is the winner of the 2013 SACD New Choreography Talent prize. “Autarky (….)” is a strategy game between frontal dance and free digressions, which confronts two specialties of hip-hop dance: break and popping. The center stage is the rallying point where four dancers unite to build a war dance. The empty space beyond the area of understanding draws them and propels them in search of territory, alliances and hierarchy. The performance will also take place in Hanoi (06/05) and Ho Chi Minh City (04/05). Ticket price: 100,000 VND VNN