What they say at Vision China

Ryan Fleur, executive director of the Philadelphia Orchestra

"The Philadelphia Orchestra's 1973 visit to China sent an important signal that the US was serious about deeper relationships with China. … We went to China when there was no relationship, we went to China when there was a great relationship, and we went to China this May when the two countries are entering the next phase of relationship. … Every time I was there, I was amazed by the interactions between the people and our musicians. The connection now is stronger than ever."