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Hong Kong Young Chinese Orchestra 

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.


Rupert Woo Pak Tuen

Assistant Conductor of the HKCO and Resident Conductor of
the Hong Kong Young Chinese Orchestra

Graduated in 2012, Rupert Woo was the first Master in Conducting of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA). In the Second International Conducting Competition for Chinese Music, Rupert won Second Prize as well as the Outstanding Young Conductor in Hong Kong Award and the Audience Award for the Most Popular Conductor. He guest-conducted the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO), the Singapore Chinese Orchestra, the Henan National Music Orchestra, the Academy Chinese Orchestra and the Academy Symphony Orchestra of HKAPA, Fanyin Chamber Orchestra of the Tianjin Conservatory of Music, Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble etc.

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. 


Rupert holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Computer Science from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2005), a Bachelor of Music (Hons) in banhu performance from HKAPA (2008), and a Master of Music in banhu and gaohu performance from HKAPA (2012). In 2018, Rupert became the Assistant Conductor (Education and Outreach) of HKCO through open recruitment, responsible for the conducting of the Hong Kong Young Chinese Orchestra, which is under the jurisdiction of the HKCO. Under his leadership, the performance level of the Orchestra has achieved a noticeable increase that can be said as the best since its establishment. The number of participating member has increased from around 50 to 80.

Rupert has led and conducted various performances of the Hong Kong Young Chinese Orchestra, which include: ‘Preservation and Perpetuation of the Classics’ in 2022 and 2021, ‘Let’s Fun@HKCC’ fun day commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Hong Kong Children’s Choir 50th Anniversary concert ‘HKCC & Friends’ and ‘Haw Par Jolly Music Day’ in 2019, Sha Tin Festival’s ‘Melodious Erhu Showcase’ and the Hong Kong International Youth Chinese Music Festival in 2018. Rupert has also led the Orchestra to perform in the ‘Chinese Music Fun! Fun! Fun!’ gala and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Chinese Music 360 Community Performance organised by HKCO. 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.

Rupert was the conductor in ‘The Neon City’ concert (2021) and ‘Conducting Duo’ concert (2018) held by HKCO.
Rupert Woo Pak Tuen

Section Tutors


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)


Hong Kong Young Chinese Orchestra

Eco-Erhu IEco-GehuZhongruanBangdiSoprano Suona
Tang Chun Yin*Ko Pun Ching, Jocelyn*Hui Wing Po*Kwok Kai Ming Elvis*Xu Minghao
Bai Haoran ZoeLam Tik SangLam Tsz ShingWu Chung Pui LyndaYau Hui Yiu, Harry
Huang Wai LingHu Ming YuenChen WenjingDu Shiningking 
Tung Tsz ChimZhang WilliamYang MiaoMa Ka KiuAlto Suona
Tse Yat Nok, Enoch Leung Ka HoZhang YuanfangChow Ho Wun*
Tan YuechuEco-Bass Gehu   
So Pak HongQing Yanjia*DaruanXindi Percussion 
  Kung Ka Ho*Wong Wan Ka*Kam Pok Man*
 Eco-Erhu II Cheung Ka HoYu Boran Yeung Lam Yan 
 Chong Ka Hang* Yangqin Chong Yan Lok Lee Zhe Yan 
 Ho Edwin Chun Yeung Chan Ching Ue*SanxianHao Chi Wing, Patrick Chan Arthur Duncan 
 Cheung Pui Yan Chan Yau Hin To Yee Chak+ Ma Hong Yiu
 Zhao Zixuan Chow Ho Pang Hong YuiSoprano Sheng Cheung Pui Lam
 Wong Tsz Ki Raeki Chow Cho Kiu, Teresa Lee Tsz Long*Tsoi Tsun Kin
 Cheng Yuen To Chau Chun YinZhengSy Long Hei 
 Cai Ki Ho To Yee WaiZhang Enqiao  
  Xiaoruan / LiuqinCheung Ling Yueng, IvanSun Jiayang  
 Eco-Gaohu Ip Pui Ching*Wong Tin Yan  
 Wu Ga Shing* Tang Tsz YanLaw Hui YinTenor Sheng  
 Wu Chung Yuen  Lee Eunice  
 Ma Ming Kwan  Sing Nathan  
 Cheng Pak Lam, Steven PipaQudi   
 Lok Fung Ng Kit Wing*Yim Wai Shing* Bass Sheng  
 Lai Yu Tung Wu Audreay XuefeiWong Yik Hei Cai Tung Yin  
  Zhou Yuet Ping, AndreaChong Ho Kwan   
 Eco-Zhonghu Chan Wai KiuKwok Sheung Yu   
 Li Sheung Kwan* Chan Yi LikChan Lai Wan, Athena   
 Li Wing Ho Wong Wai YanChan 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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