Society - Culture

Japan - Vietnam Friendship Piano Concert to be held in Da Nang

By MAI DUNG • 20/10/2026 11:09

DNO - The Japan - Vietnam Friendship Piano Concert will take place at Trung Vuong Theatre in Hai Chau Ward, Da Nang on the evening of October 25, featuring Japanese pianist Asakura Sumire and piano performers from Da Nang.

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The quintet from the Japanese Symphony Orchestra performs in Hoi An. Photo: PHAN SON/DNRT

The concert is jointly organized by the Consulate General of Japan in Da Nang, the Da Nang People’s Committee and Connecting Da Nang Worldwide. It aims to promote cultural and artistic exchanges and strengthen friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Japan.

A highlight of the event will be the performance by pianist Asakura Sumire. Born and raised in Japan, she began playing the piano at the age of five, demonstrating a natural talent for the instrument.

Pianist Asakura Sumire holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Tokyo College of Music. She has won prestigious international awards, including prizes at the California International Young Artists competition and the Kawai Piano Competition.

Furthermore, the collaboration between artists from the two countries is expected to bring audiences a selection of outstanding, emotionally engaging performances, aimed at creating a vibrant artistic exchange that reflects the spirit of friendship and cultural connection.

The concert is expected to offer music lovers in Da Nang a memorable evening of piano performances as well as to promote humanistic values and foster connections through the universal language of music.

By MAI DUNG