In a continuing effort to promote Vietnamese arts and culture, Tet in Seattle announced today that it will host an evening of popular Vietnamese classics and contemporary music at 7 p.m., Sept. 1 at Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave., Seattle. The program, sponsored by Town Hall, Ethnic Heritage Council and Berschauer Phillips Construction, is titled, "Dem Nhac Thinh Phong: Tinh Tu Mua Thu - A Special Evening of Vietnamese Popular Love Songs."

The musical program will feature popular Vietnamese love songs from the contemporary during the 1940's and 1950's era, a period before the division of Vietnam into two countries at the 17th parallel in 1954. These songs evoke nostalgia and are considered classics to an entire generation of Vietnamese all over the world.

Performances will feature the music by the famous composer Ngo Thuy Mien. Such famous songs such as Paris Co Gi La Khong Em, Ao Lua Ha Dong, Ban Tinh Cuoi, Giang Ngoc, Giot Nuoc Mat Nga, Mua Thu Cho Em, and Niem Khuc Cuoi are only a few of the famous songs written and composed by Ngo Thuy Mien. Ngo Thuy Mien will also debut a new piece, Noi Nao Em Co Biet. In this piece, Ngo Thuy Mien has transformed the poem of Truong Dinh into a musical masterpiece. Tet In Seattle is honored to provide the venue for the performance of this piece.

Tu Cong Phung is another beloved songwriter who has composed songs that capture the essence of love. Famous for his series of songs, Bay Gio Thang May, Ta On Em, Mat Le Cho Nguoi, Tuoi Xa Nguoi and Giot Le Ngan Sau, Tu Cong Phung has captured the hearts of many generations through his lyrics and music.

Tet In Seattle is proud to invite the famous trio from California Kim Tuoc, Mai Huong and Quynh Giao who are noted for their voices and immaculate blending of harmonies. In addition, Tet in Seattle has invited Lang Minh and Nga Mi from Washington, D.C. to perform famous duet classics from this era.

Refreshments, wine and light snacks will be available before the event and during the intermission.

Click here to download the official press release.

Event Information

Tickets are on sale at the door:

$15 students
$30 front rows
$20 back rows

Tickets are are also currently available at presale prices before September 1. Presale tickets are discounted $5. For presale tickets, please contact Kiet A. Ly at 206-353-7811 or email him (saigon5xua@yahoo.com).

The event will be held at Town Hall, located at 1119 8th Ave (at Seneca Street) in Seattle, 98101. Street parking is available. In addition, there are several parking lots conveniently in the vacinity.

Directions

Town Hall is located at 8th and Seneca, one block east of the I-5 Freeway, just across from downtown. It lies just south of Freeway Park, where First Hill meets downtown. The building is a landmark white structure, a former church, with a prominent dome.

From the north, take the Union St. exit from I-5; continue west to 5th Avenue; turn south (left) on 5th and proceed to Spring; turn east (left) and go up the hill over the freeway. Entry to an adjacent commercial parking lot is from 7th, Spring or Seneca streets. Entrance to Town Hall is at 8th and Seneca.

From the south, take the Madison St. exit from I-5, continue straight ahead through Madison and you come to 7th and Spring, entrance to parking lot.