Japan Day 2025
Join us for Japan Day at Hallé St Peter’s – a celebration of music and culture featuring talks, workshops and performances.
PROGRAMME (Note: All events are free to attend- but each require their own ticket)
1.45pm – 2.30pm: Hallé in Japan and the Far East (Archive Presentation)
Join us for the Hallé Archive presentation taking place in the Victoria Wood Hall at Hallé St Peter’s.
2.30pm – 3pm: European Premiere of Yu Kuwabara’s ‘Falling Leaves Moon Steps’
Under the baton of Euan Shields, join us for a very special performance from the Hallé Youth Orchestra, featuring special guest artists from Japan.
This performance celebrates the cultural exchange at the heart of Japan Week, bringing a fresh and expressive interpretation to this contemporary piece.
This exciting premiere will be introduced by the composer, Yu Kuwabara.
3.30pm – 4.15pm: Discovery Session
Hallé Musicians and special guest artists from Japan introduce Japanese instruments, and perform Toshi Ichiyanagi’s Hana no Henyō (Transfiguration of the Flower).
5pm – 5.30pm – BLOOM Performance
The brand new work has been created in collaboration with composer and DJ AFRODEUTSCHE, dance company Company Chameleon, and queer-led fashion brand Belladonis working with a string ensemble from the world-renowned Hallé orchestra.
For more information and tickets visit: The Halle ‘Japan Day’ – Manchester Japan