Vietnamese, American pianists shine in Chopin concert
Renowned pianists Nguyen Viet Trung of Vietnam and Eric Lu of the US performed together for the first time in a Chopin-themed symphony concert titled “Chopin: Magical Piano” in Hanoi on December 8.
Accompanied by the Sun Symphony Orchestra under conductor Olivier Ochanine, Trung played Chopin’s Concerto No. 1, a youthful masterpiece written when the composer was only 20, while Eric Lu delivered an emotive performance of Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21.
Trung, who grew up in Poland, described the performance as a heartfelt return to his homeland. His mastery of Chopin’s lyrical and improvisational style captivated the audience with emotional depth and technical finesse.
Eric Lu, a celebrated international pianist, expressed his excitement about performing in Hanoi alongside his close friend.
The concert also set the stage for their second performance on December 9, “Echoes of Genius”, featuring works by Beethoven, Mozart, and Brahms. The highlight will be a dual piano performance of Mozart’s Concerto No. 10, K365.
Both concerts celebrate classical music's timeless value while fostering cultural exchange and honoring artists from Vietnam and abroad.
These events, organised by the Vietnam Classical Music Association, continue efforts to promote classical music and strengthen international cultural ties.
