Taipei Symphony Orchestra

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The Taipei Symphony Orchestra (Traditional Chinese: 台北市立交響樂團; Simplified Chinese: 台北市立交响乐团, as known as TSO), founded in 1969, is one of the leading orchestras based in Taipei, Taiwan.

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[edit] Introduction

Under Chen's masterful leadership, the Orchestra has grown in size and strength, the number of orchestra members increased, and the length of the season expanded. He has also broadened the Orchestra's repertoire by introducing new and unfamiliar works from all music styles and periods, while maintaining the highest standard of traditional classical music. In the season of 2004, the Taipei City Government nominated the well-known bassoonist, Chia-Chu Hsu as the General Director.

[edit] Taipei Music Festival

In 1979, Taipei Music Festival, instructed by former Taipei City Mayor Lee Teng-hui, was created to promote cultural activity within the island. Over the years, the festival is recognized worldwide for its successful performances and international roster of artists, such as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra, Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, Bamberger Symphoniker, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, and Rundfunk-Sinfonie Orchester Berlin.

The opera produced by TSO in the festival every year is also an important musical event in the island. TSO has performed in La traviata, Faust, Carmen, Turandot, La bohème, Aida, Madama Butterfly, Cavalleria rusticana, Pagliacci, Otello, The Flying Dutchman, and Salome.

[edit] Music directors and principal conductors

  • Teng Chang-kuo (鄧昌國), 1969–1973
  • Chen Tun-chu (陳暾初), 1973-1986
  • Felix Chiu-sen Chen (陳秋盛), 1986-2005
  • Andras Ligeti, 2005-present

[edit] Current members

As of December 11, 2006.

General director

Hsu Chia-chu

Deputy director

Ho Kang-kuo

Concertmasters

Daniel Wei-chung Chiang, Chiang Chih-i

First violins (13)

Hwang Chih-wei, Wu I-fang, Chang Ya-li, Chen En-chi, Yeh Kong-cheng, Wu Ching-wen, Shieh Sy-ying, Juan Tsu-tien, Lai Shang-ching, Chu Ya-chen, Su Li-ly, Chen Mei-shiou, Huang Chin-fen

Second violins (12)

Chen Chau-chuan, Chang Shih-tsang, Hsiao Ching-yun, Lin Chun-hsiung, Kao Wei-sen, Chen Jen-hsien, Lee Wei-hsuan, Lo Wen-huey, Huang Shu-nu, Shieh Yann-kuen, Chen I-lin, Chen Pei-i

Violas (10)

Ho Chen-hung, Chang Chin-shan, Wan Jui, Lai Chia-chi, Yen Chun-lin, Chang Chih-li, Chao Jye-suo, Tseng Yii-yeun, Duke Kuo-jun Day, Ku Cheng-fang

Cellos (9)

Janet Chien, Wang Pei-yu, Hsu Ching-wen, Chen Chin-ping, Yu Shio-yu, Chien Ching-fei, Lu Chien-ming, Chiang Tsuei-lien, Hong Shu-ling

Double basses (6)

Chen Wei-che, Tsai Fei-fang, Liao Hsin-hua, Yu Wen-ching, Chou I-shan, Huang Shih-chien
Flutes (3)

Christine Yu, Liu Chao-che, Tseng Yu-jung

Oboes (3)

Wang Song-en, Lai Chen-yi, Lee Pei-chi

Clarinets (4)

Chen Wei-leng, Yang Chiao-hui, Lin Tsu-hsin, Chang Wen-hsin

Bassoons (3)

Chang Hsien-hui, Wang Hsing-ping, Wang Siou-hui

Horns (5)

Chen Yen-how, Wang Yi-chun, Chen Lih-chien, Hsiao Chung-chieh, Chen Hsin-chung
Trumpets (4)

Deng Hsei-ping, Ho Chun-yi, Peng Kuo-liang, Huang Ching-shi

Trombones (2)

Lee Shyan-jer, Tsai Chia-jung

Bass trombone (1)

Chen Keng-yu

Tuba (1)

Chen Chien-shiun

Timpani (1)

Han Li-en

Percussion (3)

Yang Shu-mei, Ling Kuo-chou, Sun Ling

Harp (1)

Wang Ling-ling

Piano (1)

Cecilia Hsiu-hsien Chen

[edit] See also

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