Key Facts
• Four performers from Kanazawa participated in Harbin Music Festival on August 5-6.
• Performers included soprano singers Manami Naoe and Rinko Takeda, tenor Yohei Kondo, and pianist Aya Tsurumi.
• The event is one of China’s top three music festivals.
• Performances featured Japanese songs like “Sakura,” Studio Ghibli medleys, and opera “Turandot.”
• Encore performance of “Spring in the North” received enthusiastic audience response.
• Performers noted strong emotional connection through music with the audience.
• Post-performance, long lines formed for photos with the artists.
• Kanazawa has engaged in cultural exchanges with Harbin since 2018 under a trilateral agreement with South Korea’s Busan.
• The initiative promotes cultural collaboration through mutual delegation of cultural groups.
Summary
Four vocalists from Kanazawa, Japan, performed at the prestigious Harbin Music Festival in northeastern China on August 5-6, showcasing Japanese songs, Studio Ghibli medleys, and opera excerpts. Their encore performance of “Spring in the North” captivated the audience, leading to a standing ovation and long photo queues. The performers highlighted the emotional connection fostered through music. This event is part of Kanazawa’s ongoing cultural exchange with Harbin and Busan, initiated in 2018 to strengthen regional ties through collaborative cultural projects.
