Zhang Xian works with celebrated orchestras around the world and has regularly performed in China since 2008.[Photo provided to China Daily]

"I worked with different orchestras every week when I was young," Zhang says.

"But now, I work with two to three orchestras regularly. The chemistry between orchestras and conductors is subtle."

If you go

7:30 pm, Saturday. NCPA, 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng district, Beijing. 010-6655-0000.