pacific cello orchestra hong kong

(PCO)

Established in 2018, Pacific Cello Orchestra Hong Kong (PCO) is a summer music program for cellists of advanced levels under the age of 18, aiming to share the pure enjoyment of music and to provide them with the rare chance of a professional music-making experience. The repertoires that PCO perform include existing compositions written for cello ensemble, arrangements and new compositions commissioned by the HKICA written particularly for PCO.

In 2018, PCO made its début at the annual Hong Kong Airport Proms with critical acclaim; the grand concert received a full subscription. PCO 2019 was extended to a 14-day program. The young cellists collaborated with clarinetist Lau Wai for Weber's Concertino and premiered Cheung Pui Shan's new commission written for PCO among other repertoires. They performed at the historical site at Tai Kwun, the HKAPA, as well as Zhong Shan Cultural Centre in Guangdong. The performance of these young cellists inspired our audience with their extraordinary concentration and immense dedication to music and remarkable musicianship.  

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PCO 2020 was suspended due to the pandemic. However, the HKICA is doing every possible measure to make PCO 2021 happen. PCO 2021 will not only premiere Clarence Mak's new composition written for PCO, Ray Wang and Richard Bamping will be performing the beloved Vivaldi's double cello concerto with PCO. May the power of cello revitalizes our tiring souls and long suppressed spirits!  

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If there was ever a purpose of playing music, it would be to play for the love of music.

Artistic Director

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Prof. Ray WANG

Faculty

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Letty POON

​Juanita WONG

Pacific Cello Orchestra Hong Kong - PCO

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Highlights of PCO 2019