The founding of the China Philharmonic Orchestra marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of symphonic music in China, now a leading musical center of the world. The CPO recruits players from within China and internationally. With its unswerving commitment to quality and determined ambition, it now ranks as one of the largest and most well-known orchestras in Asia.
On December 16, 2000 the CPO gave a highly acclaimed inaugural concert in Beijing under the baton of its artistic director, Maestro Long Yu. The CPO's inaugural season included a broad selection of repertoire including the world premiere...