China Philharmonic Orchestra was established on the basis of China Broadcasting Symphonic Orchestra. It is now directly under the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television with Yu Long as chief conductor and chief art inspector.

Officially founded on May 25, 2000, the orchestra has set the objective of becoming first-rate at home, among the best in Asia and well known in the world. It has now not only a number of outstanding domestic musicians, but also has quite a few brilliant foreign players employed. Currently it is one of the largest symphonic orchestras in Asia and one having great potentialities as well.

On December 16, 2000, China Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Yu Long, held a grand debut in Beijing with great success. In the first half year of its establishment, the orchestra presented a large number of concerts in which masterpieces of Chinese and foreign composers were played.

The performances of China Philharmonic Orchestra are highly acclaimed by the musical circles, mass media and numerous music lovers.

Time and venue:

September 16th:  Tokyo NHK Concert Hall

September 17th:  Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall

September 18th:  Yokohama Future Concert Hall

September 20th:  Aichi County Art Theatre

September 23rd:  Osaka NHK Concert Hall

September 24th:  Kyoto Concert Hall

Sponsor: Yohwa Ltd. and Japan NHK

Sent by: China State Administration of Radio, Film and Television