April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. Every year, autism organizations around the world celebrate the day with unique fundraising and awareness-raising events. How will you celebrate?
This year, on the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day, Nguyet Thu will perform a series of three concerts with the participation of many talented international and local artists to raise funds for children with autism.
Artists:
International viola artist Nguyen Nguyet Thu
She has lived and worked abroad for 26 years. She’s currently based in Vietnam but still performs abroad. She has won many international awards, performed solo in many countries and played viola in 7 orchestras in Russia, Sweden, Spain, Spain, Portugal, Singapore, Brazil, Qatar, etc. She has opened 5 art schools to find autism talents in Vietnam. These concerts aim to raise the fund for children with autism.
Young pianist Nguyen The Vinh
He has won international concours contests since 9 years old. His autism syndrome has improved thanks to his professional music practice.
Russian violinist Stepan Yakovich
A legendary leading violist in orchestras. The best violist in Vietnam (also the teacher of Nguyen Nguyet Thu). A famous soloist who has performed around the world.
Special guest: the famous French conductor Olivier Ochanine
He founded a Filipino orchestra and performed in many countries around the world. He has been conductor of many orchestras in the world such as Germany, Hungary, China, etc.
Concert “Day for you” will be performed on Sun 02 Apr 2017, 8 pm.
Concert “Art of love” will be performed on Thu 06 Apr 2017, 8 pm at Grand Concert Hall, Vietnam National Academy of Music, 77 Hao Nam, Hanoi.
