Orchestra festival to celebrate original works by Chinese composers

The upcoming edition of the biennial China Orchestra Festival is a special one because it marks the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up.

Separately, the festival, which was launched in 2008 by the National Centre for the Performing Arts will also celebrate works by Chinese composers.

During the festival, which runs from April 6 to 28 at the NCPA in Beijing, nine Chinese symphony orchestras will perform 35 original works by 22 Chinese composers.