"Beethoven in Beijing" starts with a forgotten moment in history —the first American orchestra's visit to communist China. The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 1973 tour was a gesture of cultural diplomacy that resonates still today, as the revival of classical music in China energizes the world of music.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Eugene OrmandySelf | Self |
 Yannick Nézet-SéguinSelf | Self |
 Lang LangSelf | Self |
 Tan DunSelf | Self |
| PPeng-Peng GongSelf | Self |