World-famous French conductor Michel Plasson,who led the Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse for 35 years until 2003,was appointed the principal conductor of the China National Symphony Orchestra(CNSO). During his one-year term,lasson plans to present 10 concerts. Plasson made his first appearance in his new position at the National Center for the Performing Arts(NCPA)in Beijing on March 14,winning great acclaims.