NSO Chamber Orchestra and Pianist Yen Chun-Chieh to Tour US for "Taiwanese American Heritage Week"
The National Symphony Orchestra of Taiwan (NSO) will embark on a US tour in May 2026 with pianist Yen Chun-Chieh. This tour is part of "Taiwanese American Heritage Week" and includes performances in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and New York. The tour will feature world premieres by Taiwanese composers and collaborations with American composers and Native American flutist R. Carlos Nakai. The initiative aims to promote cultural exchange between Taiwan and the United States, commemorating "Taiwanese American Heritage Week" designated in 1999 by former President Bill Clinton, based on the 1992 US Congressional Act HR5572.
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The National Symphony Orchestra of Taiwan (NSO) will conduct a US chamber music tour in May 2026, featuring pianist Yen Chun-Chieh. This tour coincides with "Taiwanese American Heritage Week," established in 1999 by former President Bill Clinton, following the 1992 US Congressional Act HR5572 which designated May as "Asian Pacific American Heritage Month." NSO CEO Kuo Wen-Tsen stated that the 2026 tour is a tribute to the 250th anniversary of the United States and an important moment for cultural connection. The tour ensemble includes Acting Concertmaster Teng Hao-Tun, violinist Chen Yi-Ju, violist Chen Yu-Pai, and cellist Lien Yi-Hsien. Performances are scheduled for Los Angeles, Phoenix, and New York. The tour will also feature a Taiwanese Pop-up Fair by the General Association of Chinese Culture. Repertoire includes "Taiwanese Traditional Indigenous Song Suite" arranged by Chen Ting-Chuan, the world premiere of Chen Ke-Chia's "Silver Reed Field" Piano Quintet, Hsiao Tyzen's "Indigenous Suite" Piano Quintet, Chen Yun-Jou's "Earth/Sound" commissioned by the Hakka Affairs Council, two string quartets by Aaron Copland, and James DeMars' "The Telling Lake" featuring Grammy-winning Native American flutist R. Carlos Nakai. Performances are on May 13 at Birch Aquarium (UC San Diego), May 15 at Thayer Hall (Colburn School, Los Angeles), May 17 at Phoenix Church (Arizona), and May 19 at Merkin Hall (Kaufman Music Center, New York).