Core Insights - The National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra is celebrating its 15th anniversary with the opening of the 2025/26 season, featuring a total of 115 performances [1][3] - The season's theme "Back to the Future" reflects the orchestra's commitment to its original mission and aspirations over the past 15 years [3] Group 1: Season Highlights - The orchestra will continue its "Chinese League + International Power" core lineup, with Music Director Lü Jia conducting over ten concerts, including the world premiere of Guo Wenjing's "Red Sorghum" [5][6] - The season will focus on late symphonic works by Mozart, alongside compositions from Beethoven, Schumann, Richard Strauss, and Tchaikovsky, while also exploring 20th-century composers [6] Group 2: Guest Artists and Collaborations - The new season will feature 20 guest conductors, 35 guest soloists and singers, and four artistic groups, including renowned figures like Valery Gergiev and Lawrence Foster [8] - Notable collaborations will include Swiss Romande Orchestra's Music Director Jonathan Nott and various acclaimed soloists, with Wu Wei serving as the resident artist [8] Group 3: New Works and Premieres - Several important new works will have their premieres, including the symphonic choral version of "Yan Huang Feng Qing" by composer Bao Yuankai and "Silent Poetry" by French composer Richard Dubugnon [10] - The "Delicate Small Orchestra" series will expand to 22 performances, showcasing a range of classical and contemporary works, enhancing the orchestra's artistic repertoire [10]