Shanghai Symphony Orchestra

Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra
Native name上海交响乐团
Short nameSSO
Founded1879 (1879)
LocationShanghai, China
Concert hallShanghai Symphony Hall [zh]
Music directorLong Yu
WebsiteOfficial website
Shanghai Symphony Hall designed by Arata Isozaki

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.