
The opening concert in Hanoi is the first of four as part of the Ascending Dragon festival. (Chau Doan / For The Times)

Vietnamese concertgoers listen attentively to the performance. (Chau Doan / For The Times)

Vietnamese composer Vu Nhat Tan attends the concert. He will present his commissioned piece Friday at the Hanoi Opera House. (Chau Doan / For The Times)
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Jan Karlin of Southwest Chamber Music is in gift-giving mode with Vietnamese musicians. (Chau Doan / For The Times)