Beijing festival draws top international musicians

French pianist, Hélène Grimaud, and chamber orchestra, Camerata Salzburg, staged a concert at Beijing’s Poly Theater on Monday.

As part of the ongoing 27th Beijing Music Festival, the concert program included Beethoven's Piano Concert No. 4,op.58, G major, and Mozart’s Overture from Idomeneo, K.366.

Grimaud is celebrated not only for remarkable piano prowess, but also for her dedication to wildlife conservation, and literary pursuits.

Based in Salzburg for more than 70 years, the renowned chamber music ensemble has left its mark on the international stage, especially being famous for playing the music of Mozart.