This photo taken on March 26, 2026 shows a scene at the opening ceremony of the 41st Shanghai Spring International Music Festival in Shanghai, east China. The music festival kicked off here on Thursday. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

This photo taken on March 26, 2026 shows a scene at the opening performance of the 41st Shanghai Spring International Music Festival in Shanghai, east China. The music festival kicked off here on Thursday. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

Chinese tenor Shi Yijie (front, L) sings at the opening performance of the 41st Shanghai Spring International Music Festival in Shanghai, east China, March 26, 2026. The music festival kicked off here on Thursday. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)