Penang Philharmonic Orchestra
{{Infobox orchestra
|name = Penang Philharmonic
|native_name = Orkestra Filharmonik
Pulau Pinang
|image = File:Penang_Philharmonic.png
|founded = 2008
|concert_hall = Dewan Sri Pinang
|website = [https://www.penangphilharmonic.org/orchestra PPO official website]
}}
The Penang Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO; {{langx|ms|Orkestra Filharmonik Pulau Pinang}}) is an amateur orchestra funded by the state of Penang in Malaysia. The formation of the orchestra aims to build a community that enhances the standard of classical music in Penang. Established in 2010,[https://www.facebook.com/pg/PenangPhilharmonicOrchestra/about/?ref=page_internal "Founded - Orchestra"]. Penang Philharmonic Orchestra FB. Retrieved 15 August 2018 the PPO performs a wide-ranging of music genre, mainly classical music from various repertoire. Todate, it has a total of 80 musicians and holds regular concerts throughout the year.[https://www.penangphilharmonic.org/ "PP - About us"]. Penang Philharmonic website. Retrieved 15 August 2018[https://www.penangphilharmonic.org/orchestra "PPO - Orchestra"]. Penang Philharmonic Orchestra website. Retrieved 15 August 2018
This orchestra is under the umbrella of Penang Philharmonic, which is formerly known as Penang State Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, founded in 1996.
Music directors / conductors
- Jascha Yasufumi Shimano (2003–2009) Music Director / Resident conductor (Note: Under Penang State Symphony Orchestra)[http://jyshimano.com/profile.html “Jascha Yasufumi Shimano"]. Shimano official site. Retrieved 15 August 2018
- Woon Wen Kin (2010–2012) Music Director / Resident conductor[http://penangmonthly.com/article.aspx?pageid=6845&name=penang_philharmonic_giving_a_face_to_the_city “Woon Wen Kin's appointment"]. Penang monthly site. Retrieved 15 August 2018
- Ng Choong Yen (2013–) Resident conductor{{Cite web |date=2023-04-01 |title=Orchestra {{!}} Penang Philharmonic |url=https://www.penangphilharmonic.org/orchestra |access-date=2023-06-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401002558/https://www.penangphilharmonic.org/orchestra |archive-date=2023-04-01 }}
Penang Philharmonic Chamber Choir
"Voices of Penang Philharmonic (VOPP)" is the resident chorus for Penang Philharmonic. It was established in 2012[https://www.facebook.com/pg/VoicesOfPenangPhilharmonic/about/?ref=page_internal "Founded - Chorus"]. Penang Philharmonic Chorus FB. Retrieved 15 August 2018
In March 2019, Penang Philharmonic Orchestra has announced that VOPP, which was originally formed for youth choir to be opened to choristers aged between 18 and 40, and later changed its name to Penang Philharmonic Chamber Choir (PPCC) [https://www.facebook.com/PenangPhilharmonicOrchestra/photos/a.588929644455448/2632520966762962/?type=3&theater "Message from Chairperson"]. Penang Philharmonic Orchestra Facebook page. Retrieved 15 August 2018 This rebranding strategy is coherent with Penang Philharmonic's vision to push the resident choir to greater heights. The age restriction has also been removed to recruit the crème de la crème in the local choral scene.
As of 2019, the chorus is led by the artistic directors and choral conductors Lim Ai Hooi and Yong Chee Foon, and assistant conductor, Ong Geok Cheng.[https://www.facebook.com/PenangPhilharmonicOrchestra/photos/a.588929644455448/2632520966762962/?type=3&theater "Message from Chairperson"]. Penang Philharmonic Orchestra Facebook page. Retrieved 15 August 2018
References
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External links
- [https://www.penangphilharmonic.org/orchestra Penang Philharmonic Orchestra official website]
- [https://www.penangphilharmonic.org/choir Penang Philharmonic Chamber Choir official website]
- [https://www.penangphilharmonic.org/chorus Penang Philharmonic Chorus official website]
- [https://www.penangphilharmonic.org/ Penang Philharmonic main site]
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