A world of harmony

China National Symphony Orchestra marks key anniversaries ahead of global tour.

The China National Symphony Orchestra has announced its schedule for the new season. The selection of concerts and events will feature soloists from around the world and works by international composers.

The opening concert, set for Jan 14 at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, will be conducted by Lan Shui, with the orchestra performing music by Mahler, including Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer) and Symphony No 1 in D Major, featuring baritone Liao Changyong.

Shui served as the music director of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra from 2007 to 2019. He also held the position of chief conductor of the Copenhagen Philharmonic from 2007 to 2015. Born in Hangzhou, the conductor graduated from the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing and launched his conducting career in 1985 by working with the China National Symphony Orchestra.