January 11, 2017 | 21:02 (GMT+7)
Music book on General Vo Nguyen Giap released
PANO – A music book named “Vi Tuong Cua Long Dan” (The General in people’s hearts), compiled by musician Lan Cuong, in commemoration of General Vo Nguyen Giap, was released on January 10th in Hanoi.
A music book named “Vi Tuong Cua Long Dan” (The General in people’s hearts), compiled by musician Lan Cuong, in commemoration of General Vo Nguyen Giap.
The book consists of 99 songs and choruses composed by 84 civilian and military musicians and of 76 photos taken by photographers Nguyen Dinh Toan, Tran Dinh, and American journalist Catherine Karnow. There are also several beautiful photos provided by the General’s family.
The musical works portraits the General and his moral example, and features the deep and special affection of the people, armed forces, and international friends reserved for the great General.
The book was published by the People's Army Publishing House in late 2016 with 2,000 copies (of which 1,500 copies are hardcover). Attached to the book is a CD consisting of 54 songs in praise of General Vo Nguyen Giap.
Translated by Thuy Duong