The Philadelphia Orchestra in China: Composing a half-century of friendship through music
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In September 1973, the Philadelphia Orchestra visited China for the first time, marking a historic moment as the first American orchestra to tour to the country. In November 2023, they return to Beijing, commemorating 50 years of enduring cultural ties and musical collaboration between the two nations.
In this special edition of “Music Talks”, we will take you on a journey of friendship and harmony, a tale that has unfolded over half a century, through the power of music.
Reporter: An Ran
Script: Lu Chang
Editor: Liu Jiaheng
Host: Bob Jones
Audio Producer: Huang Rui
Special thanks to the National Center for the Performing Arts
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