Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Set To Tour To China and Korea This October

More than 20 years after its ground-breaking Asian tour, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is set to take 66 musicians to China and Korea in October 2019.

The ASO is South Australia’s largest performing arts organisation and, led by its Artist-in-Association, the legendary violinist and conductor Pinchas Zukerman, will join an elite group of the world’s leading orchestras when it performs at the prestigious Beijing Music Festival and the Shanghai International Arts Festival.

Of special significance is the ASO’s inaugural visit to two other spectacular venues: the Tongyeong Concert Hall (South Korea), Adelaide’s sister UNESCO City of Music’s premier music centre; and the recently-opened, futuristic Zhuhai Opera House in China’s Pearl River Delta.

ASO with Pinchas Zukerman (Photo credit: Claudio Raschella)

Vincent Ciccarello, Managing Director says: “We’re delighted to be flying the flag for SA arts and culture on the world stage by taking 66 musicians and our Artist in Association to three cities in China and one in Korea. The tour will strengthen the ASO’s profile by showcasing our talented musicians internationally.  Further we will strengthen the people-people relationships that we’ve been cultivating for several years in the region.”

Pinchas Zukerman, ASO Artist in Association stated: “I’ve been performing in China since 1995 and have seen how classical and orchestral music have undergone remarkable growth, with not only an investment in cultural infrastructure but also in symphony orchestras and schools of music. Literally millions of young Chinese are engaged in the study of a classical musical instrument. It will be a real joy to lead the fantastic Adelaide Symphony Orchestra in these concerts and use our music-making as a platform to cultivate mutual respect, cultural awareness and people-to-people connections.”

The 2019 international tour is made possible through the support of the South Australian Government, the Commonwealth Government, the Australia-Korea Foundation, Major partner BHP and ASO donors.

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