A large number of international artists will take part in the 2013 Gala Autumn Melodies to be hosted by the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) from August 16-22.

Among them are German famous pianist Hinrich Alpers, well-known German conductor Christian Schumann, renowned Norwegian choreographer Johanne Jakhelln, and six young talents from Spivakov foundation (Russia), according to Radio the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) website.

Young Vietnamese talents coming back from abroad such as pianists Tran Dieu Linh and Tran Dieu An, violinist Bui Cong Duy, clarinetist Dao Nhat Quang, bassoonist Nguyen Tri Dung, and dancer Dang Linh Nga will also performed at the annual event.-VNA