A lucky 13th for Philadelphia Orchestra

China veteran makes triumphal return with passionate performance in Beijing, Chen Nan reports.

As the Philadelphia Orchestra returns to China on its latest tour, which began on Oct 31 and runs until the coming Sunday, it is once again making history.

The full ensemble is embarking on its first tour of the country since 2019 and its 13th overall, the most by any American orchestra.

The tour includes Beijing, Tianjin and Chengdu, Sichuan province, as well as Haikou, Hainan province, a first for the orchestra. The concerts in Haikou this coming Saturday and Sunday will be the first time an American orchestra travels to perform in Hainan province.