Beijing, Jan 4th, 2008 – Raffles Beijing Hotel was greatly honoured to host many famous musicians such as the celebrated Japanese conductor Mr. Seiji Ozawa; Legendary Soprano, Ms. Kathleen Battle; Widely respected German Conductor, Mr. Kurt Masur and world renown soprano, Dame. Kiri Te Kanawa during the period of the first international performance season of National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing.