Classical collaboration

The world's oldest and most renowned music label, Deutsche Grammophon, has just signed a contract with China's top conductor and the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Chen Jie reports.

Yu Long, China's preeminent conductor on the international scene, and the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra signed an exclusive contract with Deutsche Grammophon on June 7 to become the first Chinese conductor and orchestra to join the world's oldest and most renowned classical music label.

Their first DG recording will be released in 2019 to celebrate the 140th anniversary of SSO, the oldest symphony orchestra in China.