Beethoven In Beijing
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1hr
30mins
Directed by
Sharon Mullally,
Starring
Yannick Nézet-Séguin,
Lang Lang,
Peng-Peng Gong,
"Beethoven in Beijing" starts with a forgotten moment in history —the first American orchestra's visit to communist China. The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 1973 tour was a gesture of cultural diplomacy that resonates still today, as the revival of classical music in China energizes the world of music.
