(VOVWORLD) - "Princess Anio," an opera about the love between a Vietnamese princess and a Japanese merchant, has been adapted into a musical, following successful performances in Vietnam and Japan, the project's executive committee said at a press conference in Tokyo on Wednesday.
 A stage performance of the opera "Princess Anio" in Hung Yen province, September 27th, 2023 (Photo: VOV) |
The musical adaptation will premier in Japan in September, 2026, telling a love story between Vietnamese princess Ngoc Hoa and a Japanese merchant named Araki Sotaro, which has become a symbol of the enduring bond between the two countries.
The opera was first performed in 2023 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Japan-Vietnam relations (September 21).
At the press conference, cast members discussed their roles in the production. Actress Kurisu Oto and pianist Motohashi Tomoki performed a song of the upcoming musical.
Director and producer Oyama Daisuke said, “Around 400 years ago, Vietnam's royal court music made its way to Japan. The tale of "Princess Anio" is highly symbolic for Vietnam, Japan, and the world. Its musical adaptation will inherit and embody our traditional friendship and carry it forward to the next 100, 200 years, and beyond."