Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Has Promoted Chinese Music for Nearly Half a Century
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On 16 October 2026, the South China Morning Post reported that the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra has spent nearly 50 years working to bring Chinese music to a wider audience, including people who never thought they would enter a concert hall. Orchestra executive director Chin Man-wa said the orchestra has long ensured that Chinese music is not seen as distant, formal or difficult to understand, commissioning new works, exploring different musical styles and developing programmes aimed at younger audiences. The report noted that through this work the orchestra promotes Chinese music and expands its younger audience.
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- 南華早報·香港Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Promotes Chinese Music for Nearly Half a Century, Commissions New Works to Expand Younger Audiences
The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra has worked for nearly 50 years to bring Chinese music to a wider audience, including people who never thought of entering a concert hall. Executive Director Chin Man-wa said the orchestra has long ensured Chinese music is not seen as distant, formal or difficult to understand, commissioning new works, exploring different musical styles and developing programmes aimed at younger audiences.
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