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