Pomp, youth and tradition to the fore

The China Philharmonic Orchestra has unveiled its programs for the upcoming season, Chen Nan reports.

The China Philharmonic Orchestra has put together an ambitious set of programs for its 2022-23 season that showcases the orchestra's virtuosity and versatility through new and iconic works.

The season, whose programs were unveiled by the music director Yu Long in Beijing on Monday, will open on Aug 28 with a concert that Yu will conduct. It will feature works by English composer Sir Edward Elgar, including Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op 85, for Viola and Enigma Variations, Op 36.

The concert will be held at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing. One of its highlights will be Mei Diyang, who is the first Chinese musician to hold the position of first principal viola at the Berliner Philharmoniker. It will be his first appearance in his home country since he took the position this year.