Professional groups

Wuxi Chinese Orchestra

Established in 2020, the Wuxi Chinese Orchestra is a municipality-owned professional ensemble. Since its inception, the orchestra has striven to preserve and explore the essence of local music while showcasing various artistic forms with distinct regional styles. The orchestra has performed hundreds of concerts and produced numerous original compositions.

It was invited to participate in the 39th Shanghai Spring International Music Festival and the second "Spring of Traditional Chinese Music" held at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing, and has also conducted cultural exchange activities in countries such as Australia, Canada, France, Portugal, Russia, and Turkey, receiving widespread acclaim.

A group photo of the Wuxi Chinese Orchestra at stage. [Photo/wuximusic.com]

Wuxi Symphony Orchestra

The Wuxi Symphony Orchestra was established on June 18, 2023, with the aim of facilitating Wuxi’s international exchanges and enrich citizens' cultural lives. Since its establishment, the city has made sustained efforts to host major international music competitions and invite industry experts and renowned musicians, boosting the city's popularity through competitions, forums, and concerts. Moreover, the symphony orchestra is expected to support Wuxi’s cultural industry, advancing the development of stage creation, film and television production, celebratory activities, and cultural transmission.

Wuxi Xiju Opera Theater
Founded in 1951, the Wuxi Xiju Opera Theater has nurtured many Xiju Opera artists,  including Wang Binbin, Mei Lanzhen, and Wang Yunzhi. While preserving classic plays, these artists continue to produce and perform original masterpieces, winning a number of national awards.

An opera is performed at the Wuxi Xiju Opera Theater. [Photo/wuximusic.com]

Wuxi Song and Dance Theater

Developed from the Wuxi Song and Dance Troupe founded in 1958, the Wuxi Song and Dance Theater is currently made up of more than 130 performers. The theater has always pursued excellence in its endeavors, with several of its dance dramas winning national awards.

It has been selected three times for the Works of Excellence on the Nation's Stage and four times for the China National Arts Fund project. In early 2023, it was designated a provincial first-class troupe by the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism.

A performance is staged at the Wuxi Song and Dance Theater. [Photo/wuximusic.com]