The realm of classical music always harbors a magical intersection: where the dazzling lights of the Opera stage gracefully intertwine with the serenity of the chamber concert hall.

The upcoming concert, "From Opera Stage To Concert Hall," will open up such a parallel space. Here, the great arias of Verdi, Mozart, and Rossini step away from their grand theatrical settings and elaborate costumes, touching the audience with their most intimate and authentic beauty through the gentle support of the piano. From the agonizing heartbreak of "Pace, pace mio Dio!" to the charming playfulness of Mozart, everything will transform into a fiercely passionate and direct stream of emotion.

Interwoven with this operatic breath are exquisite chamber works for solo, duo, and trio instruments. Audiences will encounter Beethoven and Brahms weaving melodies laced with both sorrow and hope, or marvel at the virtuosic strokes of Saint-Saëns and Kreisler - composers who elevated their instruments to the realm of wordless singers. The rhythmic dialogue between the strings (violin, viola, cello) and the piano promises to paint a deeply vibrant, kaleidoscopic harmonic canvas.

As the boundary between the majestic opera house and the intimate auditorium slowly fades, all that remains is the pure resonance between the artists and kindred spirits. To welcome May, we warmly invite you to Saigon Classical's regular concert to immerse yourself in this magnificent spectrum of sound.

FROM OPERA STAGE TO CONCERT HALL
Arts and Literature Center | 1st Floor, 81 Trần Quốc Thảo, Xuân Hoà Ward, HCMC
7:00PM | Saturday, May 23, 2026

Register online:https://quickom.net/event/6436
Suggested donation: 200.000 VNĐ

Priority seating (Rows 1-5) is available for donors.
Reservations are held until 10 minutes before the concert.
Please arrive early to secure your preferred seat.

PROGRAM

PART 1
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921): Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso in A Minor, Op. 28
Violin: Trần Hoàng Trúc Đan; Piano: Phạm Anh Khôi

Gioachino Rossini (1792–1868): "La promessa" from Soirées musicales
Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901): Aria "Caro nome" from opera Rigoletto
Soprano: Huỳnh Thị Mỹ Dung; Piano: Hoàng Hạnh Dung

Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901): Aria "Di Provenza il mar, il suol" from opera La traviata
Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901): Aria "O Carlo, ascolta" from opera Don Carlo
Baritone: Rơ Ông Ha Thoại; Piano: Trần Yến Nhi

Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901): Aria "Pace, pace mio Dio!" from opera La forza del destino
William Gomez (1939–2000): Ave Maria
Soprano: Nguyễn Vĩnh Hà Phương; Piano: Lê Phạm Mỹ Dung

Johannes Brahms (1833–97): Sonata for Piano and Violin No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108
II. Adagio
III. Un poco presto e con sentimento
IV. Presto agitato
Violin: Trần Minh Hiếu; Piano: Hồ Thiên Phước

PART 2
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827): Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109
I. Vivace ma non troppo — Adagio espressivo
II. Prestissimo
Piano: Lữ Hoàng Thịnh

Mily Balakirev (1837-1910): Islamey: Oriental Fantasy, Op. 18
Piano: Đào Vũ Nhiên Hương

Henri Vieuxtemps (1820–81): Capriccio 'Hommage à Paganini' for Solo Viola, Op. 55
Viola Solo: Phan Gia Khanh

Fritz Kreisler (1875–1962): Tambourin Chinois (Chinese Tambourine), Op. 3
Violin: Trương Y Linh; Piano: Võ Nhã Khôi Nguyên

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–91): Aria "Non più andrai" from opera Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–91): Aria "Madamina, il catalogo è questo" from opera Don Giovanni, K. 527
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844–1908): Aria "Arioso of Mizgir" from opera The Snow Maiden
Baritone: Rơ Ông Ha Thoại; Piano: Trần Yến Nhi

Franz Anton Hoffmeister (1754–1812): Viola Concerto in D Major, I. Allegro
Viola: Phan Gia Khanh; Piano: Châu Phan Trí Nghĩa

Joseph Haydn (1732 -1809): Piano Trio in G major, Hob.XV:25 "Gyspy", I. Andante
Violin: Trương Y Linh, Cello: Đỗ Thị Bảo Hạnh, Piano: Lương Thu Minh

FROM THE ORGANISERS

SCG offers free, non-commercial concerts with the support of artists. To sustain and improve these events, sponsorships or donations are welcome and will cover venue rental, tea breaks, printing, and other concert costs.

Formal attire is required. Children under 8 are not admitted. Please arrive at least 25 minutes before the scheduled start time. Latecomers may only enter during intermission.

By attending this event, you agree to the capturing and use of your image for official promotional purposes and documentation.

ORGANIZER INTRODUCTION

SAIGON CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP was established in 2005 in Ho Chi Minh City to provide unique aesthetic pleasure to the public through accessible, qualified classical music concerts, through a diversifying performance repertoire delivered in unique, well-organized events. Thus, the collective strives to connect the classical music community, support new musical talents and homegrown creatives, and raise public awareness and appreciation of classical music in daily life.