From AP:
The China Philharmonic Orchestra will perform this week for Pope Benedict XVI, the latest indication that Beijing and the Vatican are making progress in improving their often-strained ties.
The performance at the Vatican on Wednesday, featuring Mozart’s “Requiem,” was initiated by the Chinese and arranged rather quickly, conductor Yu Long told the state-run China Daily for its Monday edition.
“I certainly feel very excited. It is a historic visit. Although we played in Rome in 2004, this will be the orchestra’s first appearance at the Vatican,” Yu was quoted as saying.
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