His performances stunned many Japanese journalists, who then ranked Vietnam as the third Asian country with good classical music.

Duy was born into an artists’ family and started learning violin at the age of four. His parents soon realized his talent and love for violin and decided to let him live and learn in Russia, the world’s biggest cradle for music.

He spent 14 years in Russia acquiring academic knowledge of music and practising violin skills to become a renowned violinist. He has secured many major awards in Vietnam and the rest of the world, including first place in a Vietnam National Young Music Talents Contest, and first prize in international music contests titled Bron, Demidov and Tchaikovsky.

Duy attributed his success to constant endeavour and creation. “Music is not merely notes; it’s also the soul and heart of the musician,” he said.

The young artist has performed in world-famous orchestras in many countries worldwide such as Germany, Japan, Switzerland, the UK, France, and Croatia. He decided to return to Vietnam in 2005 after receiving an MA degree from the Moscow Conservatoire.

“I have spent many years living and learning overseas, but as an artist, I still feel attached more to my native land, where I can live in the love of my compatriots.”

Duy now works as a violin lecturer and soloist or chamber musician at the Hanoi Conservatoire.