Renowned U.S. orchestra unveils 2019 China tour to mark 40 years of diplomatic ties

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Matias Tarnopolsky (1st R), president and CEO of the Philadelphia Orchestra, speaks during a reception in Philadelphia, the United States, on Jan. 29, 2019. The Philadelphia Orchestra, one of the preeminent orchestras in the world, is set to make a grand tour of China in May to mark the 40th anniversary of U.S.-China diplomatic relations. The Philadelphia Orchestra will serve as a cultural bridge, fostering meaningful people-to-people exchange through music during its 2019 Tour of China, which is set to run from May 16 to 28, the orchestra said on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)