The Central Philharmonic (Chinese: 中央乐团; pinyin: Zhōngyāng Yuètuán) is a symphony orchestra (with chorus, chamber orchestra, and group of soloists) based in Beijing, China. Its predecessor was the Central Opera Company Orchestra. In 1996, it was renamed the China National Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra's first director was Zheng Xiaoying. Other directors have included Li Delun (李德伦) and (严良堃). During the 1970s, Wang Jianzhong was its composer-in-residence. Notable works produced by the orchestra include the Yellow River Cantata and Yellow River Piano Concerto.