Vietnam's Opera and Musical Pioneer, Van Ha, Legacy Carried Forward

In the flow of Vietnamese classical music, People's Artist Van Ha is one of the individuals who laid the foundation for professional opera and musical theater. More than half a century later, his artistic ideas and aspirations continue to be inherited by generations of artists. Building an Ecosystem for Musical Theater Aspiring for a Vietnamese Musical "Industry" Bringing Academic Music Out of the Grand "Ivory Tower" Nurturing Vietnamese Academic Music Talents An Environment for Academic Music Conductor Le Ha My Leads Tchaikovsky Concert More than half a century after People's Artist Van Ha laid the foundation for professional opera and musical theater in Vietnam, his artistic ideas and aspirations continue to be inherited by successive generations of artists. Van Ha dedicated himself to the development of professional opera and musical theater in Vietnam, and his innovative artistic vision and passion have influenced many successors. His goal of building a "Vietnamese musical industry" was not merely about creating artistic works, but about forming a sustainable artistic ecosystem. This aimed to liberate classical music from the "ivory tower," making it accessible not just to an elite few, but to a broader audience. Currently, within Vietnam's classical music scene, the spirit of Van Ha is being carried forward through the discovery and nurturing of young talents, and the creation of an environment where classical music is more approachable. The activities of the younger generation are also remarkable, such as conductor Le Ha My's concert featuring Tchaikovsky's works. These efforts represent steady steps towards the popularization and development of classical music in Vietnam.