(VHU) The “Tiet thang Gieng” concert offered an emotionally rich artistic space at Van Hien University. Here, symphonic music was approached through a contemporary lens, not only nurturing the cultural life of the academic community but also expanding students’ aesthetic thinking in the context of integration.
A refined musical journey of the university
On the afternoon of January 28, 2026, at the Dong Drum Hall, Van Hien University hosted the “Tiết tháng Giêng” concert—an artistic event welcoming the New Year that attracted a large number of students, lecturers, and music-loving guests. The program created a profound artistic atmosphere, where symphonic sounds were expressed in a modern spirit, offering a refined musical experience in the early days of spring.
The concert guided listeners through a wide range of emotions through the harmonious blending of classical instruments such as the violin, piano, cello, and saxophone with powerful vocal performances.
Van Hien University presented flowers in appreciation to guest artists and participating performance units at the event.
Students of the Faculty of Arts at Van Hien University performed the piece “Mùa xuân đó có em” during the program.
In the early spring ambiance, the performed melodies created subtle artistic highlights, contributing to a deeply immersive musical experience for the audience. The program attracted the participation of numerous students, lecturers, and art enthusiasts.
Lecturers from the Faculty of Arts at Van Hien University, together with artists from the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO), performed on instruments including violin, piano, cello, and saxophone at the concert.
A notable highlight of the concert was the harmonious combination of student vocalists from the Faculty of Arts with instruments such as violin, piano, cello, and saxophone, performed by lecturers of the Faculty of Arts at Van Hien University alongside artists from HBSO. The carefully arranged performances conveyed a wide range of emotions, reflecting a balanced connection between classical elements and the spirit of contemporary music.
Students of the Faculty of Arts at Van Hien University performed the piece “Kho báu” during the program.
Aesthetic orientation, creative thinking, and the dissemination of positive inspiration to the community
Beyond being an artistic performance, “Tiết tháng Giêng” also carried academic significance and aesthetic orientation by introducing a model that combines academic (symphonic) music with contemporary (electronic) music. This intersection offers students of Van Hien University new perspectives on current musical development trends—where tradition and modernity do not exist separately but move together, create, and adapt to the times.
Artists performing violin pieces within the framework of the “Tiết tháng Giêng” concert delivered refined symphonic sounds at Van Hien University.
Through the “Tiết tháng Giêng” concert, Van Hien University aims to broaden students’ musical thinking by introducing a model that integrates academic (symphonic) music with contemporary (electronic) music—an approach currently receiving significant attention in today’s musical life. The program contributes to building a dynamic, creative, and integrative educational environment. Music is not only heard but also becomes a bridge connecting emotions, nurturing campus cultural life, and spreading positive inspiration throughout the Van Hien student community.