It was appreciated by senior officials of the party, army and state, the chairpersons of the friendly parties, leading officials of working people's organizations, ministries and national institutions, servicepersons of the Korean People's Army and working people in Pyongyang.

Present there on invitation were the chief of the Pyongyang Mission of the Anti-Imperialist National Democratic Front, overseas Koreans visiting the socialist homeland, diplomatic envoys of different countries and representatives of international organizations here and other foreigners.

The concert began with prelude "Happy New Year." Put on the stage were instrumental music and song the immortal classic masterpiece "Greeting the Sun Rising over the Taedong River", instrumental music and song "The Leader's Noble Intention Came into full Bloom," music "May Chollima of Songun Korea Gallop", instrumental music and song "Push Back the Frontiers of Science" and other colorful numbers.

The performers sang high praises of the intense loyalty and immortal exploits General Secretary Kim Jong Il has performed by successfully realizing the life-long desire of President Kim Il Sung with his unique Songun revolutionary leadership.