Core Points - The 28th Beijing International Music Festival has commenced with the theme "Future Tradition · Instant New Sound" from October 10 to 24, featuring over 700 artists from 26 countries and regions [1] - The festival includes five main segments: main performances, master public classes, youth exhibition, a month of symphonic events for all, and integration of culture, commerce, and sports [1] Group 1 - The festival will present four major premiere works, including the concert version of the opera "Rinaldo" and the full-stage version of "Woyzeck," marking their first performances in China [5] - A globally premiered commissioned work titled "Carved in the Sea of Forests" will blend traditional melodies from the Jino ethnic group with electronic sounds and modern arrangements, performed by Jino heritage inheritors and children [5] - The BBC Philharmonic will present the Chinese premiere of the interactive work "City of Floating Sounds" by Chinese composer Huang Ruo [5] Group 2 - The festival has introduced a new initiative called "Travel with Music," integrating cultural, commercial, and sports activities to enhance urban consumer experiences [5] - Over 600 merchants in popular shopping districts like Blue Harbor and Huamao Center are offering discounts with music festival tickets, alongside a campaign distributing 2 million cultural tourism consumption vouchers [5] - Major brands such as Quanjude Group and McDonald's are launching themed meal packages and exclusive discounts in over 500 restaurants during the festival [5]