VIENNA, August 19 (Xinhua) – The “Beijing Philharmonic Choir – 2026 European Cultural Exchange Tour” performance recently took place in Vienna, capital of Austria. The choir, composed of dozens of young performers, captivated the audience with a repertoire of 20 Chinese and international classic songs, earning rounds of enthusiastic applause.

The performance featured traditional Chinese folk songs, adaptations of traditional Chinese opera works, and classic European choral pieces. One of the highlights was “Peking Opera Facial Makeup”, a unique work that blended the vocal nuances of Chinese Peking opera with modern choral artistry. The choir also performed notable works by European composers, such as Liszt and Bruckner, alongside folk songs from various countries.

Stefan, a member of the audience, expressed to reporters his appreciation for the diverse and multilingual program, which included well-known pieces like Mozart’s “The Magic Flute”. He was particularly impressed by the live conductor’s performance, which added depth and passion to the concert.

Lu Xiangdong, Vice President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), remarked that the association has maintained a longstanding, close relationship with the Austria-China Friendship Association (ACFA). This year marks the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Austria, and both sides will continue enhancing exchange and cooperation to further promote friendship between their people.

The event was organized by the Austrian-Chinese Cultural Exchange Association and received strong support from the ACFA.