WFMT Orchestra Series

Saturdays at 7pm
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NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra Photo by Michael Zapf

This summer, embark on a musical journey with some of Europe’s finest orchestras across nine exceptional concert programs. The series culminates in a visit to Beijing’s world-renowned National Centre for the Performing Arts, where the China NCPA Orchestra takes center stage in four diverse programs that bring together masterworks from both Eastern and Western musical traditions.

Keep scrolling for the full lineup of unforgettable concerts. All artists, repertoire, and programs are subject to change.

Schedule
  • September 26
    China NCPA Orchestra

    CONDUCTOR: Shao-Chia Lü*; Myung-Whun Chung**
    SOLOIST: ZHU Huiling, soprano*



    Gustav Mahler

    Symphony No. 3*



    Qigang Chen

    Wu Xing (The Five Elements) Suite for Orchestra**

  • October 3
    China NCPA Orchestra

    CONDUCTOR: ZHANG Xian*; Myung-Whun Chung**
    SOLOIST: NING Feng, violin*

    Dmitri
 Shostakovich

    Violin Concerto No. 2 in C-sharp minor, Op. 129*



    Dmitri
 Shostakovich

    Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47



    Sergei 
Prokofiev

    Selections from Romeo and Juliet Suites**