In September 2007 professional Russian violinist Maria Nauen founded the Beijing International Orchestra (BIO) as an intercultural project to bring talented professional and amateur musicians of all nationalities together.

The orchestra became popular very quickly and from the very start was loved by Beijing audiences. The orchestra soon became known as The Beijing International Chamber Orchestra (BICO) under the lead and direction of professional Russian violinist Maria Nauen.

Since then many collaborations have been set up, these include The Beijing Playhouse, Art For Life, Under Broadway, foreign embassies and Beijing international communities. During last year BICO performed several successful concerts such as The Charity Concert for the victims of earthquake in Sichuan Province, several concerts for Eton and Beijing City International School, German Embassy's Schools and a performance for the foreign embassies.

About 30 professional and amateur musicians from various countries such as Russia, China, Georgia, Germany, Switzerland, France, Canada, Belgium, Korea, Hungary, England and USA join the Orchestra and we are looking for new friends, music lovers like us!If you are playing an orchestral instrument (e.g. string, woodwind, brass instruments, percussion) on an advanced level, are warmly welcome to join us!

Our next Concerts:

March 15 th, 2009, 14.00: Theatre of BCIS

March 16 th, 2009, 17.00: Theatre of BCIS

May 16th, 2009, 14.00: Theatre of BCIS

May 17th, 2009, 17.00:Theatre of BCIS

If you are interested to join BICO or for tickets reservation,please contact to:

bico-china@mail.ru or call: 15811243143

Maria Nauen