Role

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Conductor

Birth

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1982 in Hong Kong

Period

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Baroque

 

 

Classical

 

 

Romantic

 

 

Modern

 

Perry So is a renowned classical music conductor who has made a name for himself in the international music scene. Born in Hong Kong in 1982, So showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. He later took up the violin and studied at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. So's passion for music led him to pursue further studies in the United States, where he attended the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. There, he studied conducting under the tutelage of renowned conductor Otto-Werner Mueller. So also had the opportunity to work with other notable conductors, including Simon Rattle and Michael Tilson Thomas. After completing his studies, So began his career as a conductor, making his debut with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in 2006. He quickly gained recognition for his talent and was appointed as the orchestra's assistant conductor the following year. So's tenure with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra was marked by several notable performances, including a concert featuring the music of Chinese composer Tan Dun, which was broadcast live on television. In 2009, So was invited to conduct the Asian Youth Orchestra, a prestigious ensemble made up of young musicians from across Asia. The performance was a resounding success, and So was praised for his ability to bring out the best in the young musicians. So's talent as a conductor continued to be recognized, and he was invited to conduct several other orchestras around the world. In 2011, he made his debut with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and the following year, he conducted the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. In 2013, So was appointed as the principal conductor of the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, a position he held until 2019. During his tenure with the orchestra, So led several successful performances, including a concert featuring the music of Chinese composer Chen Qigang. So's talent as a conductor has been recognized with several awards and honors. In 2014, he was awarded the Young Artist Award by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, and in 2015, he was named one of the "30 Under 30" by Forbes Asia. In addition to his work as a conductor, So is also a composer. His compositions have been performed by several orchestras, including the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and the Hong Kong Sinfonietta. So's talent and dedication to music have made him one of the most respected conductors in the world. His ability to bring out the best in musicians and his passion for music have earned him a place among the greats of classical music.

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