1. BICO was founded as an intercultural project in 2007 and is one of the most active chamber orchestras in Asia.
2. Zhu Yibing has been a chief cellist in many reputable symphony orchestras of European countries.
3. According to several directors of local orchestras at the summit, this round of reform will change only the name of the funding.
4. The theater became the first choice of all world class orchestras and companies touring Beijing.
5. It is great challenge for a conductor to collaborate with four orchestras over such a long time - 12 days.
6. This is already happening, especially with many provincial orchestras playing and commissioning music works that use local cultural themes.
7. Many Chinese participants at the summit admitted that public funding for symphony orchestras depends to a large extent on local leaders'personal tastes.
8. Most symphony orchestras in China are being pushed to fend for themselves in the market, and this could well be a blessing in disguise.
9. Even the top orchestras in Beijing and Shanghai have a long way to go before they can compete with those in the West.
10. It was listed as one of " top 10 most inspiring orchestras " in 2009 by Gramophone, the world's most influential classical music magazine.