Crossover concert to be held at Bird's Nest

One of Beijing's newest landmarks -- the Bird's Nest -- will soon be put into action for a dazzling show. At the end of June a concert combining pop, classical and Chinese folk music is scheduled to take place at the centerpiece of the 2008 Olympic Games. And this week, Beijing media was updated on all the latest about the big show.

At the end of June a concert combining pop, classical and Chinese folk music is scheduled to take place at  the centerpiece of the 2008 Olympic Games.

During the press conference, organizers unveiled the scale model of the Bird's Nest Piano, which will be used during the concert. The piano, decorated with natural crystals is scheduled to be sold during a global auction after the show. Proceeds will go to charity.

Some of the stage costumes worn by Song Zuying, one of the star performers of the concert, will also be on display. Both of the dresses feature a phoenix design a time-honored symbol of Chinese civilization.

In addition to Chinese folk singer Song Zuying, the concert line-up includes Asian pop king Jay Chou and world renowned tenor Placido Domingo. Also in the mix piano prodigy Lang Lang. They'll all join in staging the big concert on June 30th at the Bird's Nest.