Belgian connection celebrated

The famous Belgian jazz band Tricycle will perform renowned pieces of music and original works in their unique style for audiences in HCM City and Hanoi on March 18 and 19.

The famous Belgian jazz band Tricycle will perform renowned pieces ofmusic and original works in their unique style for audiences in HCMCity and Hanoi on March 18 and 19.

The concerts aim to mark the 40 th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Belgium .

Playing the contrabass, accordion and flute/sax, the three musicians -Vincent Noiret, Philippe Laloy and Tuur Florizoone - will dazzle withmusic which has been described by critics as “visual and sensual”.

Tuur Florizoone, who also composes the music, describes the sound as amix of folk, jazz, film (every piece has a story) and even a hint ofchacha, world and chamber music.

The event is co-organised by the Embassy of Belgium and Vietnam ’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.-VNA

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