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WATCH: Katy Perry applauds Chinese orchestra’s version of ‘Roar’

ABOVE: Katy Perry moved to tears over orchestral rendition of her hit song “Roar.”

TORONTO — Pop superstar Katy Perry was brought to tears Saturday by a unique rendition of her smash hit “Roar.”

Perry said she was moved by a special performance of the song by the China National Orchestra (CNO) in Beijing.

“It’s very beautiful,” she said of the arrangement, according a report. “I’ve never heard my music being played like that. It’s very spiritual to me … I almost cried both my eyelashes off.”

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The song, co-written by Canada’s Henry Walter, was performed by more than 100 musicians in the CNO.

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At the end of their performance, Perry rose to her feet, applauded and shouted “Bravo!”

The singer was presented with a Xun, a traditional Chinese flute-like instrument. Perry presented the CNO with a autographed acoustic guitar and a copy of her album PRISM.

Perry reportedly said she would welcome a chance to sing “Roar” with the CNO the next time it performs in Los Angeles.

Watch the full performance of “Roar” below:

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