Japanese artists play free concerts in central localities in Vietnam
Thursday, 07/09/2023 11:19 (GMT+7)
The Japan Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) Five is playing free community concerts in three central localities in Vietnam, including Da Nang, Hue and Hoi An, from September 5 to 9 to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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| Artists from the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra at a performance in Da Nang (Source: https://baodanang.vn) |
Artists from the JPO played at Da Nang Hilton Opera on the night of September 5 and then performed at the Tran Dai Nghia secondary school in Da Nang at 9am on September 6 for the new academy year before performing at the Da Nang Oncology Hospital for cancer patients from 2.30pm.
The group also play a free show at the Duyet Thi Duong Royal Theatre in Hue on September 7.
During a two-day performance in the ancient town of Hoi An, the JPO will begin the first day at the main hall of Central Park from 7.30pm on September 8.
On the morning of September 9, the JPO will offer a performance at U Cafe – a rendezvous of Japanese expats owned by Reiko Usuda -- at 120 Cong Chua Huyen Tran street on the Hoai River bank at 9.30am.
According to VNA, JPO was established in 1956 and is considered one of the five leading orchestras in Japan. They are also known for their unique community-based approaches and for organising creative programmes with children and hospital patients.
In 2018, the JPO's string quartet visited Da Nang and Hoi An for concerts, including playing for the patients at Da Nang Oncology Hospital, and children's creative programme at U Cafe./.
Compiled by BTA