Taipei Chinese Orchestra
Taipei Chinese Orchestra 臺北市立國樂團 | |
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Orchestra | |
Founded | 1979 |
Location | Zhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan |
Principal conductor | Qu Chunquan[1] |
Website | www.tco.gov.tw |
The Taipei Chinese Orchestra (TCO; Chinese: 臺北市立國樂團; pinyin: Táiběishì Lìguó Yuètuán) is a Chinese orchestra based in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan, as the first professional ensemble of its kind in Taiwan.[2]
History
In 1979, Taipei Chinese Orchestra was founded by Taipei City Government.[3]
On 6 November 1999, the Taipei City Government established the Department of Cultural Affairs, so the Taipei Chinese Orchestra then belonged to Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government.
See also
References
- ^ "Principal Conductor". Taipei Chinese Orchestra. Archived from the original on 4 February 2014.
- ^ "Orchestra history". Taipei Chinese Orchestra. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
- ^ "The Orchestra's History". Taipei Chinese Orchestra.
External links