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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 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 ‘Preservation and Perpetuation of the Classics’ concert in 2022 and 2021, 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) |
Mak Ka Yin (Eco-Erhu, Eco-Gaohu, Eco-Zhonghu) | Wong Yui Kiu (Pipa / Sanxian) | Wei Shen-fu (Sheng) |
Cheung Wayn Tou (Eco-Gehu) | Iu Yan (Zheng) | Liu Hai (Suona) |
Li Ting Ho (Eco-Bass Gehu) | Lee Tsz Yan (Percussion) |
Eco-Erhu | Eco-Gehu | Zhongruan | Bangdi | Soprano Suona |
Chan Yu Chun* | Ko Pun Ching Jocelyn | Ng Justin Bai Shen* | Kwok Kai Ming Elvis* | Wong Yan Jing |
Bai Haoran Zoe | Zhang William | Leung Yiu Chung | Wu Chung Pui Lynda | Tse Lik Chun |
Wu Chung Yuen | Hui Wing Po | Du Shiningking | ||
Li Wing Ho | Eco-Bass Gehu | Chen Wenjing | Xiong Daren | Alto Suona |
Cheung Pui Yan | Chan Dui Yee* | Yang Miao | Chan Chin Ngai Howard* | |
Cheung Sui Yan | Qing Yanjia | Qing Yanjia | ||
Cheung Ching Chi Leanne | Daruan | Wong Wan Ka* | Percussion | |
Leung Wilson Aaric | Yangqin | Cheung Ka Ho* | Yu Boran | Kam Pok Man* |
Chong Ka Hang | Chan Wai Yee Myris* | Kung Ka Ho | Ng Ka Yi | Wong Wai Kwan |
Tao Hei Nam Hailey | Lee Jacky Cheuk Ki | Chong Yan Lok | Lee Zhe Yan | |
Wong Hei Lam Hailey | Chan Ching Ue | Sanxian | Chan Lai Wan Athena | Ma Hong Yiu |
Tung Tsz Chim | Tsang Ka Lam | Zhao Zehui | Chan Arthur Duncan | |
Tang Chun Yin | Yan Chit | To Yee Chak | Soprano Sheng | Yeung Lam Yan |
Cheng Yuen To | Pang Hong Yui | Lee Tsz Long* | Ip Pak Kan | |
Cheng Pak Lam Steven | Liuqin | Sy Long Hei | ||
Ip Pui Ching* | Zheng | Zhang Enqiao | ||
Eco-Gaohu | Shek Yan Hee | Li Kai Man* | ||
Chow Chun Kiu Conan | To Yee Wai | Tenor Sheng | ||
Wu Ga Shing | Pipa | Leung Wing Nga | Lee Eunice | |
Ma Ming Kwan | Ng Kit Wing* | Wong Tin Yan | Sing Nathan | |
Lok Fung | Leung Wai Yuet | |||
Chan Wai Kiu | Qudi | Bass Sheng | ||
Eco-Zhonghu | Chan Yi Lik | Yim Wai Shing | Cai Tung Yin | |
Huang Wai Ling* | Wong Wai Yan | Chong Ho Kwan | ||
Li Sheung Kwan | Lau Pui Ling Martha | Kwok Sheung Yu | ||
Cheng Chi Lung | Lau Hiu Ling Miriam | Xiong Dazhi | ||
Lai Yu Tung | Tsoi Sheung Yin | |||
Lu Lucia |
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