Symphonic poem to be unveiled at joint concert

Chinese composer Ye Xiaogang will premiere his latest symphonic poem, The China Story - Songs From the Steppe, with a joint performance of the Baotou Symphony Orchestra and the China National Symphony Orchestra at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Wednesday.

The concert, conducted by Chinese-American conductor Hu Yongyan, will feature a series of Ye's new pieces, including Steppe Eagle, The Holy Mountain and Northern Sky.

Chinese tenor Liu Songhu, baritone Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar, and sopranos Wang Wei and Zhu Huiling will perform.