Renowned Muhai Tang serves as the conductor for the New Year's Concert 2017. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/China Daily]

The New Year's Concert 2017 performed by the China National Symphony Orchestra (CNSO) kicked off at the National Centre for the Performing Arts on Dec 28.

Musicians performed a series of classical music pieces for audience members, including the prelude of Le Nozze di Figaro, Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 and Swan Lake, welcoming the arrival of the New Year.