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The Hong Kong Young Chinese Orchestra was set up by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra with the purpose of inheriting the culture of Chinese music. Its members are young talented players from Hong Kong aged between 10 and 35. They are trained not only in musicianship and performing techniques but also in discipline and team spirit. The Orchestra currently consists of over 80 members, constituting a complete structure of a full-scale Chinese orchestra.
The members learn through stringent weekly practices, working closely with the other members and understanding the importance of playing music as part of an orchestra. They also have the opportunity to be trained by the conductors and seasoned instructors of the HKCO to improve their performing skills and musicianship, so as to establish a solid base in music. The Orchestra’s incumbent conductor is Rupert Woo Pak Tuen, winner of the Outstanding Young Conductor in Hong Kong Award of the Second International Conducting Competition for Chinese Music (2014).
Besides regular rehearsals, members of the Orchestra also participate in performances and exchanges both in Hong Kong and overseas to broaden their horizon, share the joy of music with others, and expand their performance experience. Local performances include the annual ‘Preservation and Perpetuation of the Classics’ concerts from 2021 onwards, performing in the Spring Receptions of The Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at their invitation in both 2024 & 2025; two Twilight Concerts in Hong Kong Cultural Centre Foyer, and performances in the ‘Opening Ceremony cum Reception of the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo’, ‘HKEX 24th Anniversary Celebrations’, and ‘HKIA Arts & Culture Festival’ in 2024;participating in ‘95 Years of Public Service Broadcasting – Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Award Presentation Concert’ in 2023, ‘Kwai Tsing District Chinese Orchestra Concert in Celebration of the 73rd Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China’, ‘Sha Tin District Chinese Orchestra Concert in Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of Hong Kong SAR’ and the ‘Flying Dragons and Leaping Tigers to celebrate the Hong Kong SAR’s 25th Anniversary’ concert in 2022, the ‘Chinese Music Fun! Fun! Fun!’ gala and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Chinese Music 360 Community Performance organised by the HKCO. In 2019, the Orchestra performed in ‘Let's Fun@HKCC’ fun day commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, and the ‘Haw Par Jolly Music Day’. During 2018-19, the Orchestra was invited to participate in Hong Kong Children’s Choir 50th Anniversary ‘HKCC & Friends’ Concert. In 2018, the Orchestra performed at the Sha Tin Festival’s ‘Melodious Erhu Showcase’ and the Hong Kong International Youth Chinese Music Festival. Overseas performances include exchanges and tours in the Greater Bay Area in 2019, as well as ‘Macao International Youth Music Week’ in 2018, where the Orchestra visited Macao, Shenzhen and Panyu and exchanged their music experiences with the local students.
Previously, Wo served as a freelance Instructor in Conducting at the Department of Traditional Chinese Musical Instruments of the Tianjin Conservatory of Music, Resident Conductor of the Conservatory’s Chinese orchestra, and instructor on its postgraduate programme; Wo was a part-time lecturer and conductor in the School of Music of HKAPA, instructor on conducting and erhu at the Chinese orchestra on the Academy’s Junior Music Programme, Resident Conductor of the Hong Kong Juvenile & Youth Chinese Classical Orchestra, and also conductor of Chinese orchestras in several schools.
Chen I-ling (Liuqin / Ruan) | Lee Meng-hsueh (Yangqin) | Chan Chi Yuk (Dizi) |
Wong Sum Ho (Eco-Erhu, Eco-Gaohu, Eco-Zhonghu) | Wong Yui Kiu (Pipa / Sanxian) | Wei Shen-fu (Sheng) |
Lee Hsiao-hsia (Eco-Gehu) | Iu Yan (Zheng) | Liu Hai (Suona) |
Li Ting Ho (Eco-Bass Gehu) | Lee Tsz Yan (Percussion) |
Eco-Erhu I | Eco-Gehu | Zhongruan | Bangdi | Soprano Suona |
Tang Chun Yin* | Ko Pun Ching, Jocelyn* | Hui Wing Po* | Kwok Kai Ming Elvis* | Xu Minghao |
Bai Haoran Zoe | Lam Tik Sang | Lam Tsz Shing | Wu Chung Pui Lynda | Yau Hui Yiu, Harry |
Huang Wai Ling | Hu Ming Yuen | Chen Wenjing | Du Shiningking | |
Tung Tsz Chim | Zhang William | Yang Miao | Ma Ka Kiu | Alto Suona |
Tse Yat Nok, Enoch | Leung Ka Ho | Zhang Yuanfang | Chow Ho Wun* | |
Tan Yuechu | Eco-Bass Gehu | |||
So Pak Hong | Qing Yanjia* | Daruan | Xindi | Percussion |
Kung Ka Ho* | Wong Wan Ka* | Kam Pok Man* | ||
Eco-Erhu II | Cheung Ka Ho | Yu Boran | Yeung Lam Yan | |
Chong Ka Hang* | Yangqin | Chong Yan Lok | Lee Zhe Yan | |
Ho Edwin Chun Yeung | Chan Ching Ue* | Sanxian | Hao Chi Wing, Patrick | Chan Arthur Duncan |
Cheung Pui Yan | Chan Yau Hin | To Yee Chak+ | Ma Hong Yiu | |
Zhao Zixuan | Chow Ho | Pang Hong Yui | Soprano Sheng | Cheung Pui Lam |
Wong Tsz Ki Raeki | Chow Cho Kiu, Teresa | Lee Tsz Long* | Tsoi Tsun Kin | |
Cheng Yuen To | Chau Chun Yin | Zheng | Sy Long Hei | |
Cai Ki Ho | To Yee Wai | Zhang Enqiao | ||
Xiaoruan / Liuqin | Cheung Ling Yueng, Ivan | Sun Jiayang | ||
Eco-Gaohu | Ip Pui Ching* | Wong Tin Yan | ||
Wu Ga Shing* | Tang Tsz Yan | Law Hui Yin | Tenor Sheng | |
Wu Chung Yuen | Lee Eunice | |||
Ma Ming Kwan | Sing Nathan | |||
Cheng Pak Lam, Steven | Pipa | Qudi | ||
Lok Fung | Ng Kit Wing* | Yim Wai Shing* | Bass Sheng | |
Lai Yu Tung | Wu Audreay Xuefei | Wong Yik Hei | Cai Tung Yin | |
Zhou Yuet Ping, Andrea | Chong Ho Kwan | |||
Eco-Zhonghu | Chan Wai Kiu | Kwok Sheung Yu | ||
Li Sheung Kwan* | Chan Yi Lik | Chan Lai Wan, Athena | ||
Li Wing Ho | Wong Wai Yan | Chan Kit Ching | ||
Cheung Sui Yan | Lu Lucia | |||
Cheung Lai King | Zhang Juan Ling | |||
Huang Tianle | ||||
Members are listed in Chinese stroke order.
*Principal
To Yee Wai |
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