The musical will be performed in combination with illustrations by French artist Joann Sfar.

The event will begin with a performance put on by Vietnamese violinist Bui Cong Duy. He will perform the Symphony No.1 of composer Tran Manh Hung and the concerto Poème for violin and orchestra, opus 25 by renowned French composer Ernest Chausson.

"The Little Prince", or "Le Petit Princedo", was written and illustrated by Antoine de Saint Exupéry. It was first published in English and French in the United States back in 1943. This year therefore marks the 80th anniversary of the birth of the story.

“The Little Prince” represents the third most-read literary work in the world and has been translated into nearly 250 languages, including Vietnamese.

The musical jointly organised by Hanoi Opera House, the French Embassy, and the French Institute in Vietnam aims to celebrate the 50th anniversary since the establishment of diplomatic relations  in 1973.

Marc-Olivier Dupin, former director of France Musique, began his illustrious career at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris where he won many glittering prizes. Best described as a symphonic composer, he has written operas, music for ballet, film, and theatre, including notably compositions for Brigitte Jacques' theatrical productions, from which most of his Cezame pieces are selected.

He was head of several conservatoires before being nominated Directeur du Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris (CNSM).

Dupin has since been working as a musical advisor to the French Minister for Culture and is director of the Ile de France National Orchestra.

Source: VOV