A scene from the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong's 2015 production of Bug Symphony, a musical for children. As it celebrates its 20th anniversary, the troupe is planning two new musicals. Photo: City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong A scene from the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong's 2015 production of Bug Symphony, a musical for children. As it celebrates its 20th anniversary, the troupe is planning two new musicals. Photo: City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong
A scene from the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong's 2015 production of Bug Symphony, a musical for children. As it celebrates its 20th anniversary, the troupe is planning two new musicals. Photo: City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong

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‘Something new’: City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong’s first 20 years, and what’s next – more CDs, musicals and tours

  • Known for its innovative programming, the ensemble founded by Leanne Nicholls is a Hong Kong institution now, after years of hard work making it sustainable
  • With a new chief conductor, and plans for more musicals following the success of its Bug Symphony for children, the ensemble is looking ahead to its next decade

Topic |   Classical music
Robin Lynam
Robin Lynam

Updated: 10:28am, 30 Sep, 2019

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A scene from the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong's 2015 production of Bug Symphony, a musical for children. As it celebrates its 20th anniversary, the troupe is planning two new musicals. Photo: City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong A scene from the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong's 2015 production of Bug Symphony, a musical for children. As it celebrates its 20th anniversary, the troupe is planning two new musicals. Photo: City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong
A scene from the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong's 2015 production of Bug Symphony, a musical for children. As it celebrates its 20th anniversary, the troupe is planning two new musicals. Photo: City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong
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