The Philadelphia Orchestra announced—on the anniversary of its first-ever concert in China 50 years ago—that 14 members of the Orchestra will travel to China for residency activities that commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ensemble’s historic 1973 Tour of China, the first by an American orchestra. One member of the touring party, violinist Davyd Booth, participated in the 1973 tour, and will return to join his colleagues in furthering the Orchestra’s commitment to people-to-people exchange through music.

　　“Music has the power to connect and build bridges. We are delighted to commemorate the Orchestra’s historic 1973 tour and our 50-year relationship with the people of China during this residency,” said Matías Tarnopolsky, president and CEO of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center, Inc. “The 1973 tour is remembered to this day by many in China as a symbol of deep musical friendship, and we hope that our music-making will continue to build bridges between our people and cultures.”

　　The visit will include the following activities in Beijing, Tianjin, Suzhou, and Shanghai with many of the Orchestra’s long-term partners:

　　A 50th anniversary side-by-side concert with the China National Symphony Orchestra at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, led by China National Symphony Orchestra Chief Conductor Li Xincao and Philadelphia Orchestra Assistant Conductor Tristan Rais-Sherman (November 10).

　　A performance at the Tianjin Juilliard School, also featuring performances by musicians from the Tianjin Symphony Orchestra, Tianjin Conservatory of Music, and Tianjin Juilliard School (November 11).

　　A side-by-side concert with the China National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (November 11).

　　Participation in the Global Education Music League Competition at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, building on the success of the inaugural competition in 2019, which featured The Philadelphia Orchestra and Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin (November 13).

　　Chamber performances at the Suzhou Museum and Humble Administrator’s Garden (November 16).

　　A performance at the Suzhou Culture and Arts Centre, also featuring musicians from the Suzhou Symphony Orchestra (November 16).

　　Master classes, panel discussions, and a chamber performance at ShanghaiTech University (November 17).

　　Chamber performances at the Shanghai Children’s Palace and Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum (November 18).

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　　Chinese proofread by April XIAO, Mengyao LIU

　　Edited by Mengyao LIU