Taipei Chinese Orchestra Explained

Taipei Chinese Orchestra 臺北市立國樂團
Location:	Zhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan
Founded:	1979
Principal Conductor:	Qu Chunquan^[1]
Website:	www.tco.gov.tw

The Taipei Chinese Orchestra (TCO;) 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

• List of symphony orchestras in Taiwan

Notes and References

1. Web site: Principal Conductor . http://web.archive.org/web/20140204030314/http://english.tco.taipei.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=42149035&CtNode=63472&mp=119042 . 4 February 2014 . Taipei Chinese Orchestra.
2. Web site: Orchestra history. Taipei Chinese Orchestra. 1 July 2013.
3. Web site: The Orchestra's History. Taipei Chinese Orchestra.