HAORAN LI
Conductor
The Chinese conductor Haoran Li is one of today’s most exciting conductors of his generation, quickly gaining a reputation for his alert, charismatic, and dynamic musicianship. Known for his natural energy and strong musical presence, Li brings vitality and depth to his performances. He is the Principal
Conductor of the Beijing Symphony Orchestra and was appointed Permanent Guest Conductor of the Mariinsky Theatre in June 2024. He has earned widespread recognition for his expressive interpretations and versatility across a broad range of repertoire.
The Chinese conductor Haoran Li is one of today’s most exciting conductors of his generation, quickly gaining a reputation for his alert, charismatic, and dynamic musicianship. Known for his natural energy and strong musical presence, Li brings vitality and depth to his performances. He is the Principal Conductor of the Beijing Symphony Orchestra and was appointed Permanent Guest Conductor of the Mariinsky Theatre in June 2024. He has earned widespread recognition for his expressive interpretations and versatility across a broad range of repertoire.
Upcoming Performances
Schedule
April 18 | 2025 | 20:00
Guiyang Symphony Orchestra
Guiyang Grand Theatre Concert Hall, China
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Beethoven: Coriolan-Ouvertüre
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5
Mussorgsky (orchestrated by Ravel): Pictures at an Exhibition
Soloist: Yunzhi Liu
April 30 | 2025 | 19:30
Guangxi Symphony Orchestra
Guangxi Culture and Art Center
Concert Hall, China
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Selections of Chinese Works
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Shostakovich: Festive Overture
Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Soloist: Eva Yulin Shen
December 22 | 2025 | 14:40
Beijing Symphony Orchestra
National Centre for the Performing Arts, China
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Selections of Chinese Works
Franz von Suppé: Poet and Peasant Overture
Mascagni: Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana
Strauss II: Die Fledermaus Overture
December 22 | 2025 | 15:40
Beijing Symphony Orchestra
National Centre for the Performing Arts, China
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Selections of Chinese Works
Verdi: Nabucco Overture
Rossini: The Thieving Magpie Overture
December 22 | 2025 | 19:30
Beijing Symphony Orchestra
National Centre for the Performing Arts, China
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Selections of Chinese Works
Franz von Suppé: Poet and Peasant Overture
Mascagni: Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana
Amilcare Ponchielli: Dance of the Hours (from La Gioconda)
Strauss II: Die Fledermaus Overture
Verdi: Nabucco Overture
Rossini: The Thieving Magpie Overture
Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture
December 23 | 2025 | 19:30
Beijing Symphony Orchestra
Capital Medical University, China
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Selections of Chinese Works
Bizet: Carmen Overture
Edward Elgar: Salut d’Amour
Waldteufel: The Skaters’ Waltz
Strauss II: Thunder and Lightning Polka
The Blue Danube
December 26 | 2025 | 19:30
Beijing Symphony Orchestra
Yantai Grand Theatre, China
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New Year’s Concert
Xinghai Xian: Yellow River Cantata
Nie Er: Dance of the Golden Snake
Tongxiang Ren (traditional, arr.): Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix
Mingxin Du & Zuqiang Wu: Selections from The Red Detachment of Women
December 30 | 2025 | 19:30
Beijing Symphony Orchestra
Beijing Miyun Grand Theatre, China
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New Year’s Concert
Selections of Chinese Works
Strauss II: Annen Polka
Voices of Spring Waltz
January 1 | 2026 | 19:30
Beijing Symphony Orchestra
Great Hall of the People, China
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New Year’s Concert
Selections of Chinese Works
Vivaldi: Winter – II. Largo (from The Four Seasons)
Bizet: Farandole (from L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2)
Grieg: Solveig’s Song
Sibelius: Finlandia
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet (Selections)
Ravel: The Fairy Garden (from Ma Mère l’Oye)
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Suite (Selections)
Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1
January 10 | 2026 | 19:30
Beijing Symphony Orchestra
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
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Selections of Chinese Works
Léo Delibes: Coppélia (Selections)
Johann Strauss II: Annen-Polka
Voices of Spring Waltz
Ivanovici: Waves of the Danube
Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1
Bizet: Carmen Overture
January 18 | 2026 | 19:30
Beijing Symphony Orchestra
Beishicao Town, China
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Selections of Chinese Works
Léo Delibes: Coppélia (Selections)
Johann Strauss II: Annen-Polka
Voices of Spring Waltz
Ivanovici: Waves of the Danube
Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1
Bizet: Carmen Overture
February 20 | 2026 | 19:30
Beijing Symphony Orchestra
Forbidden City Concert Hall, China
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Selections of Chinese Works
Shostakovich: Waltz No. 2
Iosif Ivanovici: Waves of the Danube
Elgar: Salut d’Amour
Piazzolla: Libertango
Johann Strauss II: Voices of Spring Waltz
Vivaldi: Spring (from The Four Seasons)
21 December 2023
A talented conductor from China to conduct the opera Tosca
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2 December 2025
Re-imagined Mulan Psalm Staged in Guangzhou
On 1 December, the Youth Edition of Mulan Psalm, a contemporary Chinese opera in four acts, was presented at the Friendship Theatre in Guangzhou.
The performance, featuring around 260 artists from the Henan Performing Arts Group, Henan Music College of Zhengzhou University and the Era Festival Orchestra, was conducted by maestro Li Haoran. It marked the first stage production of the re-imagined Youth Edition of the opera, composed by Guan Xia with a libretto by Liu Lin.
21 December 2023
A talented conductor from China to conduct the opera Tosca
On January 13, the Hvorostovsky Krasnoyarsk Opera and Ballet Theatre will present Giacomo Puccini’s opera Tosca. Chinese conductor Li Haoran will take the conductor’s stand at one of the most popular works of the world opera art. The maestro, winner of many prestigious international competitions, will perform for the first time in our city: this is a major event for all music fans.
21 December 2023
A talented conductor from China to conduct the opera Tosca
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