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Laowai not: The wonderful world of music

Having been born in Russia, lived in Europe, and now feeling at home in Beijing, Maria Nauen made it her goal to unite the worlds of both professional and amateur musicians to create an orchestra unique not only to Beijing, but also China. Nauen talks about how she started the Beijing International Chamber Orchestra, what the group focuses on, and how, despite cultural differences, music can bring people together. Check out her story on our website.