Musical love affair

Manhattan Symphonie will be back in Beijing this April. Its founder tells Chen Nan it's his dream to help talented Chinese young musicians perform with his orchestra for a wider audience.

The New York-based Manhattan Symphonie will perform in Beijing from April 7 to 10 at Poly Theater. Musicians will bring classical music works from John Strauss, Tchaikovsky, Mozart and soundtracks from Hollywood movies, including Titanic. To connect with Chinese audience, the orchestra will also perform three Chinese works - Spring Festival Overture, Dance Music of Yao Ethnic Group and I Love You, China.

Manhattan Symphonie made their debut performances in China four years ago to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Sino-American diplomatic relations.