This November, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra (SSO), the oldest orchestra in Asia and one of the oldest classical ensembles in the world, will make history as it tours the U.S. and Canada under the baton of Maestro Long Yu. Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China and the 130th anniversary as one of Asia’s best-known cultural ambassadors, the SSO will bring a rare musical experience to American audiences. The tour launches Tuesday, November 10th in New York City at Carnegie Hall.

As the Music Director of the SSO, China Philharmonic, and Guangzhou Symphony and as the Artistic Director and co-founder of the Beijing Music Festival, Maestro Long Yu has also made appearances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, National Symphony Orchestra, Hamburg State Opera, and the Sydney Symphony, among many others.

Both at home and on tour SSO frequently features the world’s brightest classical stars, including Lang Lang, who will perform Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18. Along with the standard Western Repertoire, SSO consistently programs new music, including Chen Qigang’s iconic Iris dévoilée, which will be performed in the composer’s presence at Carnegie Hall, as part of the Ancient Paths, Modern Voices festival celebrating Chinese culture.

During the two weeks following the Carnegie Hall performance SSO will travel across the North American continent, visiting Fairfax, Santa Barbara, Berkeley, Toronto, and more.

To find out more, visit www.sh-symphony.com