On the evening of September 24, sponsored by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the Chinese Musicians Association, jointly sponsored by the China Music Association Symphony Orchestra Alliance and Poly Culture Group, Beijing International Music Festival Art Foundation, Beijing International Music Festival Cultural Communication Co., Ltd., The symphonic poem "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" organized by China Philharmonic Orchestra and Beijing Poly Theater Management Co., Ltd. was staged at the Poly Theater. This concert is also a special performance to pay tribute to the 25th anniversary of the Beijing International Music Festival.

"A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" was advocated and proposed by Yu Long, chairman of the Symphony Orchestra Alliance of the Chinese Musicians Association and chairman of the Beijing International Music Festival Art Committee. The new symphony work premiered in the world in August is closely related to the deep genes of Chinese history and culture in terms of subject matter, reflects the integration and dialogue between Chinese music and Western symphony in the form of presentation, and shows the style of the great era of China in the new era in terms of the conception of the work. . This concert is performed by the China Philharmonic Orchestra, which has maintained close cooperation with the festival since its establishment. Pipa player Zhao Cong also has a deep connection with the festival. In 2008, Guo Wenjing's opera "The Banquet" also had wonderful performances; three performers, Dai Ya, Wu Tong, and Lu Yiwen, also appeared on stage at the festival. Composer Zhao Lin once had a wonderful commissioned cooperation with "Getaway" at the 2018 Beijing International Music Festival.

Before the opening of the concert, Zhang Shurong, executive vice chairman of the Beijing International Music Festival Art Foundation, took the stage to introduce the concert and the theme of paying tribute to the 25th anniversary of the Beijing International Music Festival to the audience, and invited the vice chairman of the China International Friendship Association, Beijing Deng Rong, executive chairman of the International Music Festival Organizing Committee, delivered a speech. "Like everyone, I am very excited and joyful to come to tonight's 'Praise for the New Era - Original and Excellent Symphonic Works Exhibition Concert'. The reason I am excited is not only that I will be able to enjoy the symphonic poems soon. The premiere of "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" in Beijing, and more importantly, we will witness the beautiful moment of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Beijing International Music Festival. At this moment, I would like to say to the Beijing International Music Festival from the bottom of my heart: 25 years old, Happy Birthday!" Deng Rong believes that as the first professional, international and professional music festival in China, the Beijing International Music Festival has left too many beautiful and unforgettable moments. Numerous masters and famous troupes showed their love, and the classic masterpieces and commissioned new chapters played alternately; the brand-new stage concept led the industry trend, and the diverse musical styles integrated art into life; young artists set sail from here to realize their dreams, and audiences from all over the world Here "heard" China.

The six movements of "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" are inflected and orderly, with ups and downs. The performance of the China Philharmonic Orchestra led by Yu Long is magnificent. Each soloist showed a perfect performance. The sheng was melodious and ethereal, the pipa was dense and delicate, the erhu was gentle and agile, the piano was rich in tones, the bamboo flute was fresh and sharp, and the soprano was loud and solid. The cooperation between the folk music and the symphony orchestra not only highlighted the simplicity of the folk music. The charm also highlights the richness of the symphony orchestra. Yu Long, founder of the Beijing International Music Festival and chairman of the Art Committee, said that the Beijing International Music Festival is the first professional classical music festival in China, and the 25-year history of the festival is a milestone in the Chinese music industry. "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" is a work that pays tribute to history and the era. The performance of this work pays tribute to the 25th anniversary of the music festival. At the same time, it is also a witness and participant of the music festival to pay tribute to the flourishing 25 years of the music industry. A tribute to our great age today. This work allows the audience to feel the beauty of Chinese culture, including respect for history and love for the motherland.

After this performance, the footsteps of paying tribute to the 25th anniversary of the Beijing International Music Festival will not stop. On September 28, the forum co-organized by the Beijing International Music Festival and the Asia Society will be held in New York, USA. Music critic Ken Smith and music educator Jamie Bernstein, daughter of music master Bernstein, composer week Long, Du Yun, Zhou Tian and other musicians will review the important moments of the music festival over the past 25 years at the forum, and talk about the in-depth exchanges between music and Eastern and Western cultures.