VietNamNet Bridge - This month, the original lead guitarist for the chart-topping British rock band, The Police, is set to command the stage for five nights at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. 

The series of concerts is part of the Sofitel Fête de la musique music celebration. 

Henry Padovani will perform at Thang Long Hall on Saturday June 23 from 8pm. 

The 90-minute concert will consist of Padovani’s own compositions, in French and English, and include a number of blues and classic rock songs and stories of his personal experiences with some of the most famous and revered names in music. 

The ticket price is VND 290.000/person. 

From June 19 to 22, Henry Padovani will perform at Le Club Bar from 8pm to 9pm. 

Originally from Corsica, Padovani formed The Police in 1976 with Sting and Stewart Copeland as the original guitarist, before going on to perform with a number of other top artists. 

In 1980, Padovani formed his own group, The Flying Padovanis, while at the same time managing Europe’s biggest solo act, Zucchero, which went on to sell more than 15 million albums worldwide. 

In 2011, the musican became a lead judge on the French version of the ever popular TV show, The X Factor. 

Meanwhile, Padovani started work for another exciting new project, a tour of the best and most exclusive venues in the world with Fly Like A Song, featuring acoustic, guitar and vocals.

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