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Serene sounds unite Korean and Vietnamese musiciansThe Republic of Korea’s top zither players enchanted Vietnamese music lovers in a special concert held at the HCM City’s Opera Theatre last weekend. Organised by the HCM City-based Sound of the Homeland Club, the concert saw 10 Korean and 30 Vietnamese players performing as part of the city’s cultural programme to celebrate Viet Nam’s National Day. "Like Vietnamese artists, we love to play zither music with feeling from our hearts and souls," leader of the Korean troupe, Professor Lee Chae Suk said. Lee said her company has worked hard with their Vietnamese colleagues to perform different musical styles. "We believe zither music can connect the two countries," she added. The Korean musicians opened the concert by performing Vietnamese folk songs, making a strong impression on both local music critics and the audience. The highlight of the show was Lee’s performance with her 17-string kayagum, when she played traditional Korean and Vietnamese songs in praise of love and peace. "Korean artists must have a clear understanding of traditional Vietnamese music since they play it as well as their own," said zither player Pham Thuy Hoan. Hoan said that the zither is a traditional Asian instrument known as dan tranh in Viet Nam and kayagum in Korea. The major difference between the two is that the dan tranh is plucked with picks while kayagum players use their fingertips. "At the concert, the deep sounds of kayagum were mixed with the serene sounds of dan tranh, evoking passion from audiences and filling them with happiness and joy," she said, adding that no other performance has given her more pleasure. Musicians from both countries expressed their hope that Korean and Vietnamese youngsters will appreciate the beauty of the zither. "Young people around the world should preserve their own traditional culture, particularly in terms of traditional music," Hoan said.—VNS |
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