PANO - 12 cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic will give performances at the Hanoi Opera House on July 10th and at the Ho Chi Minh City Theatre on July 11th.

“Innovative, brilliant, humorous” is the message that the cellists wish to send to the Vietnamese audience.

The ensemble, unique in the world, is considered one of the best in the international music circle.

More than 100 contemporary composers have created exclusive compositions for the 12 cellists, and their broad repertoire has impressed audiences around the world over the past 37 years.

Whether playing classical, jazz or avant-garde, the 12 cellists produce a distinctive mix of musical colors and unparalleled sound quality, while their musical instruments, all made in Italian workshops in the 17th and 18th centuries, have contributed to their achievements as well.

They often accompany German Presidents on official travels, and the Japanese Emperor welcomes them regularly.

Their appearances in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City will be one of the highlights of “Germany in Vietnam 2010”.

Mai Huong