Welcome to China National Symphony Orchestra (CNSO)

As the nation's flagship symphony ensemble, the China National Symphony Orchestra stands at the pinnacle of artistic excellence in China's classical music landscape. Established in 1956, this distinguished institution has cultivated generations of virtuoso musicians and has been spearheading the development of symphonic artistry across the country.

Under the artistic guidance of Maestro Lan Shui, with Permanent Conductor Jing Huan and Assistant Conductor Jong-Jie Ying at the helm, the orchestra curates dynamic concert seasons featuring masterworks spanning the Baroque to contemporary compositions. Its innovative programming bridges Western classical traditions with Chinese musical heritage through commissioned works by leading composers.

A cultural ambassador of global repute, CNSO has graced prestigious venues worldwide including:
- Vienna's Golden Hall (Musikverein)
- Berlin Philharmonie
- Sydney Opera House
- Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall
- Lincoln Center (New York)
- Moscow's State Kremlin Palace
- Barcelona's L'Auditori

The orchestra's international collaborations read like a who's who of classical music, having partnered with luminaries such as:
◆ Conductors: Herbert von Karajan, Lorin Maazel, Seiji Ozawa
◆ Instrumentalists: Yo-Yo Ma, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Lang Lang
◆ Vocalists: José Carreras, Kathleen Battle
◆ Legendary soloists: David Oistrakh, Yehudi Menuhin, Martha Argerich

Through its global engagements spanning five continents and artistic partnerships crossing cultural boundaries, CNSO continues to redefine symphonic excellence while fostering intercultural dialogue through the universal language of music.