Museum strikes ancient notes with replicas

"I started training in classical Chinese dance when I was nine and my training was all about imitating the movements of ancient Chinese beauties, which only exist in books, museums and paintings. After joining the orchestra, I can bring those beauties alive onstage, which may inspire and resonate with audiences today," says Wang.

Along with her colleagues, Wang visited museums across China, which allowed her to learn and get inspired by cultural relics such as pottery dancing figurines.

She also joins the orchestra's training program for children, which offers them a platform to learn how to play traditional Chinese musical instruments and dance.

"All of our choreographic pieces are rooted in cultural relics and historical documents, just like the orchestra plays replicas of ancient instruments. Each note played on these instruments and each dance step is a testament to the enduring beauty of Chinese culture," says Wang.