Bringing Classical Vienna Music to the Capital: VPBank’s Cultural Initiative

The “Vienna Concert” is part of the annual international art event, Musical Seasons, organized by Ho Guom Theater. This event aims to inspire and bring classical music closer to the Vietnamese audience.

The pieces performed by the Vienna orchestra were carefully selected, including Symphony No. 73 in D major, “The Hunt” Hob. I:73, and Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in C major Hob. VIIb:1 by F.J. Haydn; Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major D 485 by F. Schubert; and Frühlingsstimmen Waltz op. 410 by J. Strauss. F.J. Haydn, F. Schubert, and J. Strauss are renowned composers of Western classical music, closely associated with Vienna – the heart of European classical music.

The Vienna Chamber Orchestra is renowned for its grand international tours.

The Vienna Concert will feature the world-renowned Vienna Chamber Orchestra, conducted by the famous Harald Krumpöck, and cellist Péter Somodari. They will take the audience on an emotional journey through the enchanting world of Viennese music, igniting a passion for classical music with every moment.

The Vienna Chamber Orchestra was established in 1946 and has, for over 75 years, cemented its reputation as one of the finest chamber orchestras globally. They have toured internationally in countries such as Japan, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Belgium, and Morocco.

Conductor Harald Krumpöck

The program will be led by conductor Harald Krumpöck, a talented artist who began studying violin at a young age and has won numerous prestigious awards in competitions in Austria and internationally. He has performed with the Vienna State Opera Orchestra, been a member of the Wiener Philharmoniker and Wiener Hofmusikkapelle, and appeared as a soloist in many countries. More recently, he has focused on conducting, leading the Camerata Prima Wien and serving as a conductor for orchestras in Austria, Romania, Russia, and Belgium. He made his debut at the Vienna Konzerthaus in 2023.

The Vienna Concert will also feature cellist Péter Somodari, who started playing music at the age of four and won first place at the Markneukirchen International Music Competition in 2005. He has performed solo with renowned artists, collaborated with the Budapest Strings Chamber Orchestra, and is a member of the Keller Quartet and the Hungarian State Opera.

As the exclusive sponsor of “The Vienna Concert,” VPBank (Vietnam Prosperity Joint-Stock Commercial Bank) aims to bring artistic and academic music to the audience in the capital and connect them with classical European heritage.

“The Vienna Concert is VPBank’s gift to the public, igniting passion and connecting the capital’s audience with the essence of European culture,” said a VPBank representative. “We believe that the presence of talented artists performing classical masterpieces will offer a unique musical experience in the elegant space of Ho Guom Theater, where the heart of European music meets the ancient beauty of Hanoi. The event also contributes to enhancing Vietnam’s position as an attractive destination for world-famous artists.”

As one of the largest private banks in Vietnam, VPBank has, over the years, left a deep impression on the public as a humane brand with community-oriented initiatives. These include sponsoring the purchase of broadcasting rights for the 2022 World Cup, organizing concerts featuring world-renowned artists such as Richard Clayderman (2014), Kenny G (2015), Paris Ballet (2016), and Thomas Anders of Modern Talking (2016), and the Westlife concert (2023), to name a few.

Earlier in October, VPBank successfully hosted the VPBank Hanoi International Marathon 2024, a non-profit running event with 11,000 participants, to encourage a healthy lifestyle and spread the spirit of sports and physical well-being in Vietnam. In mid-November, VPBank co-organized the Hanoi Creative Design Festival to inspire and foster creativity in the younger generation, the future leaders of Hanoi’s creative industries, and contribute to the city’s vision of becoming an internationally recognized creative hub.

Additionally, VPBank actively engages in social welfare activities, such as donating savings books to orphaned children affected by the pandemic, building and renovating nearly 60 challenging schools nationwide, and supporting initiatives to reduce infant mortality in Vietnam. Their total contribution amounts to nearly VND 1,800 billion.