Folk music concert to be staged on May 7

Counting the bars: a young enthusiast strikes the right note at a rehearsal on April 23, for an upcoming folk music concert to be staged on May 7. It will feature Mongolian music, er ren tai -- a category of local opera featuring one male and one female singer -- and Manhan Opera. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

A picture of concentration, a section of musicians plays during the rehearsal. The upcoming concert is being held to showcase the development of the city of Baotou over the past 70 years. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

Zhang Lie, a leading conductor from China Broadcasting National Orchestra, will be the conductor of the folk music concert. [Photo/Baotou Daily]