Russian baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky (front left) and South Korean soprano Sumi Jo perform at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on August 14, 2008. The concert, which also featured American soprano Renee Fleming and Mexican tenor Ramon Vargas, was in the "Global Harmony" series that provides a feast for classical music fans during the Olympic Games. The series runs from August 7 to 17, with each of the nine performers being a heavyweight in the operatic world.

American soprano Renee Fleming (R) and Mexican tenor Ramon Vargas perform for the "Global Harmony" series at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on August 14, 2008.

(L-R) Mexican tenor Ramon Vargas, South Korean soprano Sumi Jo, Russian baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky and American soprano Renee Fleming perform for the "Global Harmony" series at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on August 14, 2008.