The leading orchestra of China will perform tomorrow in front of Benedict XVI. The China Philharmonic Orchestra of Beijing, on a tour of Europe, has decided to include a stop at the Vatican. In the Paul VI audience hall, the orchestra conducted by Long Yu, one the most renowned Chinese conductors with international experience, will perform Mozart's Requiem in honour of the pontiff, followed by some Chinese folk songs, including the famous "Molihua" ("Jasmine Flower"). The orchestra will be accompanied by the chorus of the Shanghai Opera.

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