Published: 00:00 Saturday - March 21, 2009
Irish and Vietnamese artists will give a performance in Hanoi on March 28 to raise funds for Agent Orange/Dioxin victims.
According to the Irish Embassy in Vietnam, the programme will bring together Irish artists, including instrumentalists Athena Tergis, Mick Moloney, John Murphy, and Frank Crocker, as well as the World Champion of Irish step dance Niall O’Leary.
The ensemble will play a diverse repertoire ranging from traditional Irish tunes to music written by contemporary composers.
They will join Vietnamese artists including Thanh Tung – a composer and well-known monochord player - who will perform a recital and ensemble with classical guitarist Nguyen Thuy Anh and percussionist Do Khac Huan.
The proceeds will go to the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA). The Irish Embassy will also donate US$2,000 to the association.
