Sydney Symphony Orchestra sets sail for China(2)

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Indeed, the company has tried hard to make the event a true exchange between the two countries, both out of the concert hall and on-stage.

The orchestra has teamed up with Chinese pianist Zhang Haochen, who gives an introspective and nuanced rendition of Beethoven's popular piano concerto No. 5. Zhang made his debut at the Piano Festival La Roque d'Antheron in the summer of 2012. The 23-year-old is excited to return to the NCPA for the second time this year, and to perform with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

"It's one of those challenging but also at the same time very interesting experience to work with different orchestras, and each time, knowing how to blend with different styles, because each orchestra has a unique sound of itself." said Zhang Haochen Pianist.

And the Sydney Symphony Orchestra's signature style has attracted audiences from near and far.

"I'm visiting Beijing from Wuhan and was very lucky to catch this great concert."

"I've seen a lot of orchestras from around the world and I really wanted to see the Sydney Symphony Orchestra."

The Sydney Symphony orchestra is currently on a seven-city tour of China including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou between June 22nd and July 6th.