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Vienna cello ensemble

Vienna Philharmonic 5+1 is an untraditional cello ensemble founded in 2008. Their repertoire ranges widely, from Johann Sebastian Bach to the Beatles to music of the present day.

During their upcoming show in Beijing, the musicians are expected to play classical pieces by several composers, including Bach, Franz Liszt and Johann Strauss Jr., as well as a famous Chinese song, Horse Race.

If you go:

7:30 pm, June 1. National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng district. 010-6655-0000

Ticket: 100-580 yuan ($15-85)