From Vietnam to America: A Musical Odyssey

Vanessa Vân-Ánh Võ, Vietnamese zither 

Friday, March 4 at 8 p.m., Bowker Auditorium

$20, $15; Five College, GCC and 17 & under $10

Marking the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, Vanessa Vo explores the personal and spiritual journeys of the Boat People’s escape from war as they abandoned their lives in the search for freedom with an alien and unknowable future. Utilizing new music for Vietnamese instruments such as the zither (Dan Tranh), dulcimer, monochord and others along with ambient sound, spoken word, historical objects, the music is intended to convey stories of human transformations that resonate for all, not just Vietnamese refugees.

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2 Replies to “From Vietnam to America: A Musical Odyssey”

  1. Vanessa was utterly charming & beautiful — not to mention extremely talented. The write-ups did not mention her rich, full voice. A surprise! We thoroughly enjoyed the concert. Also, Bowker was the perfect size venue for her — warmer, more intimate than The Fine Arts Hall would have been.

    Enjoyed the blend of Vietnamese & Western approaches to music. The volume level was a bit high a few times. Otherwise a delight.

  2. Vanessa gave an incredible performance. She is very versatile, able to convey a variety of emotions on a number of instruments. She also has a beautiful voice. I’m glad I had the opportunity to purchase her CD. I would definitely support her again in the future.

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