With its September 1973 trip to the People’s Republic, the Philadelphia Orchestra makes history, and paves the way for other American orchestras. The Boston Symphony follows in March, 1979.
Program dates: September 12-23, 1973 (Philadelphia Orchestra); March 13-20, 1979 (Boston Symphony)
Less than eight months after Chinese ping pong team returns home, the National Committee makes history again, hosting the Shenyang Acrobatic Troupe for a four-week, four-city tour.
Program Dates: December 16, 1972-January 13, 1973
