Philadelphia Orchestra returns for 50th anniverary of historic China tour

The tour from November 9 to 18 will include activities in Beijing, Tianjin, Suzhou, and Shanghai with many of the Orchestra's long-term partners.

In Beijing, the orchestra will perform a 50th anniversary concert with the China National Symphony Orchestra at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, jointly conducted by China National Symphony Orchestra Chief Conductor, Li Xincao and Philadelphia Orchestra Assistant Conductor, Tristan Rais-Sherman.