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We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore for their generous support in enabling 10 students from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and the Education University of Hong Kong to participate in RondoFest 2026.

Their participation reflects Hong Kong’s steadfast commitment to nurturing emerging artistic talent and promoting international cultural exchange. This year’s tour to Hanoi is particularly meaningful as it highlights the strengthening ties between Hong Kong and Vietnam. Beyond robust economic and trade relations, initiatives such as these foster deeper cultural engagement and people-to-people connections, not only between the two places but also across the ASEAN region.

Your support plays a vital role in making these transformative experiences possible. Thank you for championing the values of arts, education, and cross-cultural understanding, and for empowering the next generation of musicians to connect, collaborate, and inspire through music.

RondoFest 2026 came to a magnificent close with our Hanoi debut of Mahler’s Symphony No.2! ❤️🇻🇳✨

After days of rehearsals, learning, and collaboration, we brought RondoFest 2026 to a close with an extraordinary evening celebrating music, artistry, and cultural exchange. Under the baton of Tengku Irfan, our Festival Orchestra, soloists, artistic team, and the Hanoi choir came together at the Viet Nam National Academy of Music, with more than 160 musicians joining forces on stage to bring Mahler’s monumental Symphony No.2 to life.

This final performance was a testament to the dedication, passion, and unity that have defined Rondofest 2026. Musicians from diverse backgrounds joined together through a shared commitment to excellence, creating a powerful musical experience that transcended borders and celebrated the transformative power of music.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed their time, talent, and support throughout this incredible journey, and to our wonderful audiences who shared these unforgettable moments with us. As we bring RondoFest 2026 to a close, we celebrate not only the music we created together, but also the connections, friendships, and memories that will continue long after the final note has faded.

RondoFest plays Mahler 2 in Hanoi is jointly organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam and the Embassy of Malaysia in Vietnam. It is also a cultural initiative under the Visit Malaysia 2026 Campaign, supported by Tourism Malaysia. The Hanoi tour is presented in collaboration with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore; Hanoi Opera House; Vietnam National Academy of Music; Penang State EXCO for Tourism & Creative Economy; ABRSM; Gamuda Land Vietnam and c-ASEAN.

We were honoured to welcome representatives from the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur to our RondoFest 2026 concert at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, and would luke to once again extend ouf heartfelt appreciation for their continued support.

As RondoFest, bringing together musicians, faculty members, and audiences from across the region and around the world lies at the heart of our mission. Through international collaboration and cultural exchange, we create meaningful opportunities for musicians of diverse backgrounds to learn from one another, perform together, and build connections through the universal language of music.

Your support plays a vital role in making these experiences possible. Thank you for championing the values of arts, education, and cross-cultural understanding. We are truly grateful to have the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur as part of the RondoFest 2026 journey.

RondoFest 2026 Day 12 🇻🇳🎶

Today, our participants gathered at the Viet Nam National Academy of Music (VNAM) for their first full orchestra tutti rehearsal in Hanoi. For the first time, the Festival Orchestra rehearsed together with the Hanoi choir, bringing together all the musical forces behind Mahler’s Symphony No. 2.

We were also delighted to welcome two harpists from Hanoi, whose contributions add another unique dimension to this monumental masterpiece. The rich textures and emotional depth of Mahler 2 began to emerge in increasingly powerful ways.

With each rehearsal, individual voices and instruments unite towards a shared artistic vision, driven by a collective passion for music-making. As RondoFest 2026 moves closer to its final performance in Hanoi, we look forward to seeing this collaboration continue to grow and culminate in an unforgettable musical experience. ✨

RondoFest plays Mahler 2 in Hanoi is jointly organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam and the Embassy of Malaysia in Vietnam. It is also a cultural initiative under the Visit Malaysia 2026 Campaign, supported by Tourism Malaysia. The Hanoi tour is presented in collaboration with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore; Hanoi Opera House; Vietnam National Academy of Music; Penang State EXCO for Tourism & Creative Economy; ABRSM; Gamuda Land Vietnam and c-ASEAN.

RONDOFEST 2026 ON TOUR

Hanoi, Vietnam
📅 10 June 2026, 8pm
📍 Grand Concert Hall, Vietnam National Academy of Music

The Hanoi choir for our upcoming performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 gathered for their first rehearsal last night under the guidance of Tengku Irfan and Susanna Saw. 🎶✨

Marking the beginning of an exciting musical journey, singers came together to explore the powerful and deeply moving choral passages that make Mahler 2 such an extraordinary work. Through focused preparation and collaborative music-making, the choir began shaping the sound, expression, and emotional depth that will form an integral part of this monumental performance.

As RondoFest 2026 approaches its final stop in Hanoi, we look forward to seeing this choir continue to develop and grow. With each rehearsal, the ensemble moves closer towards a shared artistic vision, building towards a powerful performance that celebrates connection, community, and the transformative power of music. ❤️🇻🇳

RondoFest plays Mahler 2 in Hanoi is jointly organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam and the Embassy of Malaysia in Vietnam. It is also a cultural initiative under the Visit Malaysia 2026 Campaign, supported by Tourism Malaysia. The Hanoi tour is presented in collaboration with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore; Hanoi Opera House; Vietnam National Academy of Music; Penang State EXCO for Tourism & Creative Economy; ABRSM; Gamuda Land Vietnam and c-ASEAN.

RONDOFEST 2026 ON TOUR

Hanoi, Vietnam
📅 10 June 2026, 8pm
📍 Grand Concert Hall, Vietnam National Academy of Music