Penang Philharmonic Orchestra

Penang Philharmonic
Orchestra
Native name Orkestra Filharmonik
Pulau Pinang
Founded 2008
Location Penang, Malaysia
Concert hall Dewan Sri Pinang
Website PPO official website

The Penang Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO; Malay: Orkestra Filharmonik Pulau Pinang) is an amateur orchestra funded by the state of Penang in Malaysia. The formation of the orchestra aims to build a community that enhances the standard of classical music in Penang. Established in 2010[1], the PPO performs a wide-ranging of music genre, mainly classical music from various repertoire. Todate, it has a total of 80 musicians and holds regular concerts throughout the year.[2][3]

This orchestra is under the umbrella of Penang Philharmonic, which is formerly known as Penang State Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, founded in 1996.

Music directors / conductors

  • Jascha Yasufumi Shimano (2003–2009) Music Director / Resident conductor (Note: Under Penang State Symphony Orchestra)[4]
  • Woon Wen Kin (2010–2012) Music Director / Resident conductor[5]
  • Ng Choong Yen (2013–) Resident conductor

Chorus

"Voices of Penang Philharmonic" is the resident chorus for Penang Philharmonic. It was established in 2012[6] and currently has a total of 40 choristers between the ages of 18 to 30. The chorus is led by the choirmaster, Ong Geok Cheng and the artistic advisors, Lim Ai Hooi and Yong Chee Foon.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Founded - Orchestra". Penang Philharmonic Orchestra FB. Retrieved 15 August 2018
  2. ↑ "PP - About us". Penang Philharmonic website. Retrieved 15 August 2018
  3. ↑ "PPO - Orchestra". Penang Philharmonic Orchestra website. Retrieved 15 August 2018
  4. ↑ “Jascha Yasufumi Shimano". Shimano official site. Retrieved 15 August 2018
  5. ↑ “Woon Wen Kin's appointment". Penang monthly site. Retrieved 15 August 2018
  6. ↑ "Founded - Chorus". Penang Philharmonic Chorus FB. Retrieved 15 August 2018
  7. ↑ "PP - Chorus". Penang Philharmonic Chorus website. Retrieved 15 August 2018
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