Central Conservatory of Music Chinese Orchestra
Thursday, January 29 at 7:00 PM
With over sixty years of history, the Central Conservatory of Music Chinese Orchestra is one of the foremost traditional orchestras in contemporary China. Affiliated with the nation’s premier music institution, the Orchestra embodies exceptional artistry, academic rigor, and professionalism. Hear th...
Central Conservatory of Music Chinese Orchestra
Thursday, January 29 at 7:00 PM·7:00 p.m.·Rittenhouse·Kimmel Center·300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Central Conservatory of Music Chinese Orchestra
Thu, Jan 29 • 7:00 p.m.
Kimmel Center
Rittenhouse
With over sixty years of history, the Central Conservatory of Music Chinese Orchestra is one of the foremost traditional orchestras in contemporary China. Affiliated with the nation’s premier music institution, the Orchestra embodies exceptional artistry, academic rigor, and professionalism. Hear them in this FREE special one-night-only performance!
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With over sixty years of history, the Central Conservatory of Music Chinese Orchestra is one of the foremost traditional orchestras in contemporary China. Affiliated with the nation’s premier music institution, the Orchestra embodies exceptional artistry, academic rigor, and professionalism. Hear them in this FREE special one-night-only performance!
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Central Conservatory of Music Chinese Orchestra starts at 7:00 p.m.
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