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Organized by 8 the Theatre, the concert series is titledCAM Philharmonic Concert: When I Remember This LifeIt promises to take audiences on a deeply emotional journey, where the classic melodies of Studio Ghibli are not just sounds but also memories, narratives about childhood and turning points in adulthood.
The "When I Remember This Life" concert series is considered the producer's biggest effort to bring the Ghibli world to a large-scale stage in Vietnam. The highlight of the event is the participation of over 60 artists from the CAM Philharmonic Orchestra. With this large and professional orchestra, the film scores, already deeply ingrained in the consciousness of millions of viewers, will be recreated in a vibrant, grand, and sophisticated way, preserving the romantic and fantastical spirit of Ghibli.
The event is scheduled for three nights at two major cultural centers of the country. In Hanoi, the event will take place at the National Convention Center on the evenings of November 2nd and 3rd, 2025. Following that, audiences in the South will enjoy a single concert at the Hoa Binh Theater on January 22nd, 2026. The selection of venues with large capacities and high symbolic value affirms the unprecedented scale of this concert series, providing an opportunity for a large number of Ghibli fans to relive their beloved films.
15 musical pieces from iconic films.
"When I Remember This Life" is not simply a symphony concert featuring film music. It's an introspective journey, an invitation for the audience to look back at the important milestones of their lives through the lens of Ghibli. The films and melodies of childhood are recreated to help each viewer see themselves in them: from a child who longed to grow up quickly, to an adult learning to accept and bravely embrace their choices.
Under the guidance of CAM Philharmonic, audiences will find themselves reflected in Ghibli's iconic characters. This could be Chihiro lost in the mysterious spirit world of Spirited Away, Kiki's first moment leaving her mother's embrace to embark on an independent adventure in Kiki's Delivery Service, or Sheeta and Pazu's unwavering belief in the magic of a Laputa floating in the sky in Castle in the Sky.
Stories are retold through music.
The characters in Ghibli films are not heroes with extraordinary powers. They are just ordinary, simple people, but they dare to live authentically, daring to accept their own fragility and sometimes clumsiness in the face of life's turning points and events. It is this relatable and humane quality that makes Ghibli music a shared memory, transcending the boundaries of an animated film to become a philosophy of life.
In an increasingly hectic world, the "When I Remember This Life" concert series offers a rare space for people to slow down, breathe, and reflect on life through the poetic lens of Ghibli. The music will serve as an emotional bridge, transporting audiences back to the innocence of childhood and the courage needed to face life's crossroads.
The combination of the artistic quality of the CAM Philharmonic Orchestra and the emotional weight of Ghibli works promises a magical evening that will deeply move fans. The event is not simply a musical performance, but a complete artistic experience where the audience is immersed in a profound connection between sound and visual memories. The initial success of the Hanoi concert (November 2nd, 2025), with tickets selling out, demonstrates the strong appeal and the yearning of Vietnamese audiences to relive the world of Ghibli.
