Algerian capital Algiers is hosting the 5th edition of the International Festival of Symphonic Music, September 12 to 19. Twenty foreign orchestras are invited to participate, alongside the Algerian National Symphony Orchestra. The orchestras come from Czech Republic, Syria (yes, they still have a Symphony Orchestra), Irak (they have it again), Tunesia, Russia, Ukraine, South Africa, China, Japan, Mexico, Belgium (Orchestre Royal de Chambre de Wallonie) and Turkey.