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The event will see the performance of Vietnamese-American classical pianist Nguyen Quynh who will present a new work by American composer Paul Chihara exclusively written for her. Paul Chihara was the founder and chairman of the UCLA Visual Media graduate programme, which is devoted to training composers for film, Broadway musicals, and/or the concert stage. The concert will comprise two parts, featuring four works by Samuel Barber, Paul Chihara, Anton Webern and Arnold Schönberg. The Hanoi-born Nguyen Quynh has studied the piano since she was four years old. Quynh currently serves in the faculty of Hunter College and International Keyboard Institute and Festival in New York. She has performed extensively throughout the United States and Europe, including Hungary, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France. The post Concert to be held to celebrate Vietnam-US ties appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Hanoi specialty for Tet: candied lotus seed Hano

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi gave the green light to apply, Minister Ashraf Sobhi added during a reception for International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach in Cairo. The statement, issued by the Egyptian cabinet, quoted Bach as saying Egypt’s sports infrastructure was capable of hosting the event. The summer Olympics will be held in Paris in 2024, followed by Los Angeles in 2028 and Brisbane, Australia in 2032. The process of applying for to host the 2036 Olympics has not yet begun, while there are reports of interest from countries including Germany, Mexico, Turkey, Russia, India and Qatar. The post Egypt to apply to host 2036 Olympic Games appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: CNN introduces 10 Vietnamese dishes Father’s Day repast and relaxation at The Reverie Saigon Saigon eatery serves noodle soup with venison for 60 years Rex Hotel Saigon rolls out year-end promotions Hoi An, Vietnam’s new food capital New treats at Sher