The New York Philharmonic play in North Korea

Members of the New York Philharmonic arrive at the airport in Pyongyang Photograph: David Guttenfelder/AP

A stage curtain rises as a group of singers prepare to perform at the Mansudae Art Theatre in Pyongyang to entertain the visiting New York Philharmonic Orchestra Photograph: David Guttenfelder/AP

A dance about revolutionary freedom fighters in the war against Japan, performed for members of the New York Philharmonic Photograph: Mark Ralston/AFP

North Korean dancers perform a traditional fan dance for members of the visiting orchestra Photograph: Mark Ralston/AFP

Audience members arrive at the concert hall Photograph: Mark Ralston/AFP

Women in traditional Korean dress arrive at the concert hall Photograph: Mark Ralston/AFP

Audience members look through the performance programme before the start of the concert Photograph: David Guttenfelder/AP

The audience stands for the US national anthem at the start of the concert Photograph: David Guttenfelder/AP

The New York Philharmonic performs at the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre Photograph: David Guttenfelder/AP

Members of the audience clap during the performance Photograph: Mark Ralston/AFP

Music director Lorin Maazel directs the New York Philharmonic's performance Photograph: David Guttenfelder/AP

The audience give a standing ovation to the New York Philharmonic orchestra, led by Lorin Maazel Photograph: Mark Ralston/AFP

Senior North Korean officials give a standing ovation to the New York Philarmonic orchestra Photograph: Mark Ralston/AFP