China to Create Philharmonic Orchestra

The China Philharmonic Orchestra, a state-level art ensemble directly under the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, will be established soon.

The orchestra will be based on the existing China Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra, a prestigious group with decades of brilliant performances.

The paper said the orchestra will adopt international practices in employing musicians and conductors from both China and abroad.

When established, the orchestra is expected to stage 50 to 80 concerts a year and strive to become significant in the world's music scene.



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