Singapore Chinese Orchestra
Inaugurated in 1997, the 85-musician orchestra took on the twin role of preserving traditional arts and culture and establishing new frontiers through the incorporation of Nanyang music elements in its repertoire.In 1968, an amateur Chinese orchestra was established as part of the National Theatre under the auspices of the Minister of Culture.This became a semi-professional orchestra in 1975 when Ng Tai Kong, the new conductor introduce 6 professional musicians.Ng left in 1977 to direct the newly formed Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra,[2] and he was followed by Lim Tiap Guan in 1977 and Ku Lap Man in 1980.[8][9] The Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) is a group of young musicians between the ages of 10 and 26 years old.
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