Representatives from Wuxi Symphony Hall, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and Armstrong Music and Arts sign a strategic cooperation memorandum in Beijing on Jan 30. [Photo/WeChat account: xinwu_wx]

Wuxi Symphony Hall and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in the United Kingdom signed a strategic cooperation memorandum at the UK-China Business Forum in Beijing on Jan 30.

The signing ceremony was attended by Lucy Rigby, economic secretary to the HM Treasury of the UK, and Wray Armstrong, chairman of Armstrong Music and Arts Management. Sarah Bardwell, general manager of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and Evita Zhang, CEO of Armstrong Music and Arts, signed the agreement with a representative from the Wuxi Symphony Hall.

Wuxi Symphony Hall. [Photo/WeChat account: xinwu_wx]

This agreement confirms the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's 80th-anniversary China tour in 2026, featuring violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter. It also outlines plans for extensive collaboration over the next three years, focusing on artist residencies, joint creative projects, and large-scale arts education initiatives.

Bardwell said, "We view this as a historic, long-term commitment. It extends beyond performances to include investing in the future with our partners in China, cultivating an environment where classical music can thrive."

The Wuxi stop of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's 80th-anniversary China tour with Anne-Sophie Mutter is scheduled for Nov 14, 2026.