Ossso Fusion to introduce fusion of traditional music and orchestra

With an aim to bring traditional music of Vietnam to a higher level, musician Tran Manh Hung has done research on composing instrumental pieces by combining contemporary and traditional melodies.

The Spring Harmony themed show will be directed by Tat My Loan with the participation of local conductor Nguyen Viet Trung, Russian conductor Marius Stravinsky, traditional band Mat Troi Do (Red Sun), Meritorious Artist Tran Vuong Thach, director of the HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO), musician Nguyen Hoang Kim Quang, music expert Nhat Ly and artist Cao Ho Nga and artists of HBSO.

The organizers have also invested in speical visual and lighting effects. It will tell a music story of Vietnam, from the mountain to the sea.

“Three major elements of the show are the academic feature of classical music, diversified tunes of traditional music and a breath of contemporary melody. Traditional music and especially traditional musical instruments are an endless treasure for a composer,” said musician Tran Manh Hung at a press conference last week in HCMC.

‘Perhaps these 11 songs can’t completely express the whole big thing. However, this is what we are ambitious to preserve and promote the culture of Vietnam to the world,” Hung added.

It is expected that there will be more regular shows of Ossso Fusion Musical Experience to serve both local and international guests prior to the launch of the show overseas.

The invitation-only show will take place at the HCMC Opera House 7 Lam Son Square in HCMC’s District 1. More information can be found at www.facebook.com/Ossso.Fusion.