The Journey to the Hanamachi

This song begins softly and works into a stronger, faster pace. This track incorporates "Sayuri's Theme" cello elements towards the end. This track is played at the very beginning of the movie, when (presumably) Tanaka-san is speaking to Chiyo's father about taking the girls away to Kyoto to become geisha. Very emotional.

track information::
run time: 4:06
composed by: John Williams
performed by: Yo Yo Ma (cello solo), Musica Nipponia Ensemble
instruments used: gamelan, shakuhachi, percussion, strings, cello
track number: 2