Taipei Chinese Orchestra
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 (Republic of China), as the first professional ensemble of its kind in Taiwan.[2]
| Taipei Chinese Orchestra 臺北市立國樂團 | |
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| Orchestra | |
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| Founded | 1979 |
| Location | Zhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Principal conductor | Qu Chunquan[1] |
| Website | www.tco.gov.tw |
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.
References
- http://english.tco.taipei.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=42149035&CtNode=63472&mp=119042
- "Orchestra history". Taipei Chinese Orchestra. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
- "The Orchestra's History". Taipei Chinese Orchestra.
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