Taipei Chinese Orchestra

Taipei Chinese Orchestra
臺北市立國樂團
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, Republic of China as the first professional ensemble of its kind in Taiwan.[2]

History

In 1979, Taipei Chinese Orchestra was founded by Taipei City Government.[3]

Until 6 November 1999, Taipei City Government established the Department of Cultural Affairs, then Taipei Chinese Orchestra was belong to Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government.

See also

References

  1. http://english.tco.taipei.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=42149035&CtNode=63472&mp=119042
  2. "Orchestra history". Taipei Chinese Orchestra. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
  3. The Orchestra’s History,Source: Taipei Chinese Orchestra



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