Berlin, Sept. 18 -- The Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra will perform two concerts in Vietnam in early October as part of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam - Germany diplomatic relations.

The two grand chamber concerts, to be held at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on October 2 and the Saigon Opera House in Ho Chi Minh City on October 4, are part of the official events organised by the state of Hesse for this year's celebrations.

Notably, the Vietnamese Government and the state of Hesse are co-sponsoring the concerts, with significant support from the national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines.

Founded in 1929, the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra is one of Germany's first radio symphony orchestras. With its innova...