A musician from the Beijing 2008 Olympic Orchestra waits for his turn to play during a special concert at Tian'anmen Square prior to the Olympic Games in Beijing August 3, 2008. [Asianewsphoto]

    Conductor Lindsay Frost from Australia gives directions to his musicians during a special concert at Tian'anmen Square prior to the Olympic Games in Beijing August 3, 2008. Music bands from US, Japan and New Zealand also took part in this concert. [Asianewsphoto] 

    Young musicians from the Beijing 2008 Olympic Orchestra take part in a special concert at Tian'anmen Square prior to the Olympic Games in Beijing August 3, 2008. [Agencies]

    Dancers perform a special traditional dance at Tian'anmen Square during a morning show prior to the Olympic Games in Beijing August 3, 2008. [Agencies]

    An acrobat performs during a special show at Tian'anmen Square prior to the Olympic Games in Beijing August 3, 2008. [Agencies] 

    A performer prepares before a special show at Tian'anmen Square prior to the Olympic Games in Beijing August 3, 2008. [Agencies] 

    A dancer performs as young musicians from the Beijing 2008 Olympic Orchestra play music during a special concert prior to the Olympic Games at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing August 3, 2008. [Agencies]