Shanghai Symphony Orchestra | |
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Orchestra | |
Native name | 上海交响乐团 |
Short name | SSO |
Founded | 1879 |
Location | Shanghai, China |
Concert hall | Shanghai Symphony Hall |
Music director | Long Yu |
Website | Official website |
The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra (Chinese: 上海交响乐团; pinyin: Shànghǎi Jiāoxiǎng Yuètuán) is a symphony orchestra in Shanghai, China. Its music director is Long Yu.
Founded in 1879, the SSO is the oldest Chinese symphony orchestra. Originally, it was known as the Shanghai Public Band, expanding in 1907 to an orchestra. In 1922, it was renamed as the Shanghai Municipal Council Symphony Orchestra.