Under the baton of Conductor Gen Ohta, with soprano Michiko Hariu and tenor Kohei Yamamoto, the concerts will take audiences on an expressive musical journey, from the elegant, graceful and dramatic arias and duets of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to the expansive, warm and profound beauty of Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73.

“Celebration of Life” is not only an opportunity to experience masterpieces by Mozart and Brahms, but also a chance for Vietnamese audiences to enjoy a live performance by Japanese musicians. The concert also contributes to cultural exchange and connection alongside bringing the timeless values of symphonic music closer to the public.

The concerts will also feature two experienced opera singers Michiko Hariu and Kohei Yamamoto. The two artists have received numerous Japanese and international awards and have made their mark through various roles in classic operas.

The Kyushu Symphony Orchestra was established in Fukuoka in 1953 and has become one of Japan's leading symphony orchestras. It performs over 130 concerts annually, and helps to introduce symphonic music to the public while expanding international artistic exchange and collaboration.

Japan Philharmonic Orchestra to play free concerts in central Vietnam

The Japan Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) Five is playing free community concerts in three beautiful cities of Da Nang, Hue and Hoi An during a central Vietnam tour on September 5-9, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.