Zhejiang orchestra celebrates 15 years

The Zhejiang Symphony Orchestra gave a concert at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Tuesday to mark its 15th anniversary.

Under the baton of orchestra conductor and music director Zhang Yi, it opened with two Chinese compositions: Symphonic Suite Multifold Zhejiang and Beautiful Homeland.

According to Guo Yijiang, orchestra president, both pieces convey a sense of the history and culture of Zhejiang province, from its beautiful natural scenery, to its hardworking people.

During the second half, the orchestra performed Tchaikovsky's Symphony No 4 in F Minor, Op 36, which it first performed in 2009 for its inaugural concert, according to Zhang.

In celebration of the 75th birthday of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Zhejiang Symphony Orchestra, accompanied by erhu player Ma Xianghua, also performed composer Wang Danhong's arrangement of My Motherland.