City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong

City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong

The City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong was founded in 1999. The chief conductor is Jean Thorel, who has held the post since 2008.

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Background

The CCOHK was founded in 1999 by oboist Leanne Nicholls, who is also the artistic director.[1] It is known for having a very large repertoire spanning many different styles.[2] Jean Thorel, the chief conductor, was appointed in 2008. Previous guest conductors include German Guiterrez, Carlos Checa, Andrew Sewell, Anthony Inglis, Andrew Massey, Philip Walsh, Nicholas Routley, Peter Leech, Bill Conner, Richard Honner, Richard Harvey, Lorenzo Colitto (guest concertmaster), Francis Kan, Veiga Jardim, and David Gwilt.

Musicians

Instrument List of Musicians
Violins Ho Hong-ying, Leo Phillips, Hyang Yoo, Mary Golden, Trinh Quang Thanh, Monica Nguyen, Gilbert Sak, Corinna Lapena Llorin, Elodie Grellety-Bosviel, Stephanie Bina, Kurt Chan, Hui Chi-loi
Violas Mike Chau, Damara Lomdaridze, Chris Cheung, Boris Denisov
Cellos Artem Konstantinov, Shelagh Heath, Tong Wai-ho
Basses Simon Hui, Elena Abrosimova
Flutes Matthew Wu Wing-yin, Emily Lin
Oboes Leanne Nicholls, Kwan Sheung-fung
Clarinets Anthony Wong, Leanne Manning
Bassoons Nigel Sandall, Angel Cheung On-ki
French Horns Joe Kirtley, Jon Chromik
Timpani/Percussion Rebecca Ng, Choi Suk-fan
Harp Michelle Abbott
Harpsichord David Chung
Piano Ariele Zanini


See also

References

Notes

  1. ^ List of administration in the orchestra.[1]
  2. ^ Magazine article in the BC Magazine.[2]

"More About the Chief Conductor." City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong. 27 Nov. 2008. [3]

"The MUSICIANS." City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong. 27 Nov. 2008. [4]

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