“Sunday evening was quite exceptional in Beijing. The Forbidden City played host to the Royal Chamber Orchestra of Wallonia in the presence of three French-speaking ministers! (…) It is worth knowing, in fact, that this immense residence of the imperial family, in the very heart of the city, has had a concert hall with extraordinary acoustics for more than 60 years. And every year, the Beijing Festival, held in October, invites the most prestigious international orchestras (…) Hats off then, to the Chamber Orchestra, which has in turn carried the Region’s musical fame far beyond our borders. We may moreover underscore that last evening’s concert, performed before more than 1200 people, was a resounding success. And perhaps Chinese works might find their way into the Orchestra’s repertoire, or in any event, be performed soon on our shores.”

VERS L’AVENIR, Marie-France GIHOUSSE, 23 October 2006 – Beijing Festival