Archive for the ‘Activities – 2013’ Category

Magic reviews!

There wasn’t a weak link anywhere, and conductor Magnus Loddgard and his team, both locals and guests, are to be congratulated on a production that not only bodes exceptionally well for next year’s fully-staged version, but was an unmitigated delight in its own right.


Norwegian conductor blown away by HCM City singers

“I am blown away by the voices I have heard, and by what artistry they present when given big roles and great challenges. Opera has a great future in HCM City.”


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NOVEMBER (HCMC) Nutcracker

It’s time for magic moments once again when the HBSO performs the Nutcracker for an audience of all ages!


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NOVEMBER (HCMC) MAGIC FLUTE

Magic weeks in HCMC, where the HBSO has premiered the Magic Flute, concert version.


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OCTOBER (Hanoi) In the Footsteps of Edvard Grieg

Conductor Terje Mikkelsen and Soloist Henning Kraggerud take the Hanoi audience in the “footsteps of Grieg”.


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OCTOBER (Hanoi) Master Class Vocal

A joyful group of singers after Friday afternoon’s Master Class recital at the Academy of Music in Hanoi.


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REVIEW: Messiah mighty as ever in Saigon

” (…) a highly successful, and enormously enjoyable, performance.”


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MAY(Vietnam, HCMC): Masterclass Harpsichord

Christian Kjos gives master class in harpsichord.


MAY (Vietnam, HCMC): Masterclass string dept.

TrondheimSolistene back to work with students in HCMC.


MAY (Vietnam, HCMC): Masterclass wind department

The Royal Navy Music are giving lectures and working with students.