Philadelphia Orchestra extends friendship with children in Shanghai

STORY: Philadelphia Orchestra extends friendship with children in Shanghai SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 18, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of performance 2. SOUNDBITE (English): DAVYD BOOTH, Violinist STORYLINE: The Philadelphia Orchestra enjoyed performances brought by the children from Shanghai Children's Palace of the China Welfare Institute on Saturday. The American orchestra has a long history of exchanges with the China Welfare Institute Children's Palace. In 1973, during its first visit to China, its members visited here, and were deeply impressed by the children's performances. Fifty years later, the Philadelphia Orchestra was once again warmly welcomed. SOUNDBITE (English): DAVYD BOOTH, Violinist "We have a wonderful foundation that we have built on from 1973 and we play all over the world actually in many countries, but this is our most extensive friendship. We have developed friendship with many organizations here

Musician with Philadelphia Orchestra cherishes half-century bond with China

STORY: Musician with Philadelphia Orchestra cherishes half-century bond with China SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 10, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of photos of the 50th anniversary concert 2. SOUNDBITE (English): DAVYD BOOTH, Violinist, Philadelphia Orchestra 3. earlier footages of concerts by Philadelphia Orchestra STORYLINE: A special 50th anniversary concert was held in Beijing on Friday celebrating the Philadelphia Orchestra's 1973 visit to China. It was the first tour to the People's Republic of China made by an American orchestra. Davyd Booth, a violinist with the Philadelphia Orchestra, was on the 1973 trip. At that time, he didn't imagine the orchestra and himself would be so closely connected with China in the following half century and beyond. SOUNDBITE (English): DAVYD BOOTH, Violinist, Philadelphia Orchestra "It was one of the most important events of my life, and it's still a strong thread that has continued for 50 years, I have

Paralympics: Uzbekistan's Nigmatov wins judo gold

Paralympics: Uzbekistan's Nigmatov wins judo gold

The men's 66-kilogram judo gold medalist Utkirjon Nigmatov (2nd from L), silver medalist Bayram Mustafayev (L) of Azerbaijan, bronze medalist Davyd Khorava (2nd from R) of Ukraine and bronze medalist Satoshi Fujimoto pose for photos during a medal ceremony at the Rio de Janeiro Paralympics on Sept. 8, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo