In 1973, The Philadelphia Orchestra became the first American orchestra to perform in the People’s Republic of China. The visit helped open the door to a new era of cultural exchange. Since then, the Orchestra has made a habit of blazing new paths via classical music, with a bevy of boundary-busting musicians and one-of-a-kind performances. This fall, on the 50th anniversary of that historic trip, the Orchestra will explore this rich legacy of cultural diplomacy over two nights in Chapel Hill.