The Ministry of Culture held a ceremony to mark the leadership transition at the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra (NTSO), as outgoing acting director Lin Li-ju (林麗如) passed the torch to her successor, OuYang Hui-kang (歐陽慧剛). The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Culture Lee Ching-hwi (李靜慧), Chung Yuan Christian University (中原大學) Board Chairman Chang Kuang-cheng (張光正), NTSO resident artist Gwhyneth Chen (陳毓襄), former NTSO director Su Chung (蘇忠), and other distinguished guests.
Deputy Minister Lee expressed gratitude to Lin Li-ju for her leadership during a crucial transitional period, acknowledging her efforts in promoting Taiwan’s classical music on the international stage. She also highlighted OuYang’s extensive experience in both performance and management, emphasizing his potential to further develop music education in Taiwan and elevate works by Taiwanese musicians to global prominence.
OuYang affirmed his commitment to enhancing the NTSO’s artistic excellence and fostering innovation while deepening the orchestra’s role in music education. He emphasized his vision of strengthening the NTSO’s brand and expanding its global presence.
As the NTSO approaches its 80th anniversary, the orchestra sees this leadership transition as the beginning of a new chapter. They reaffirmed their dedication to preserving tradition while embracing innovation, bringing new vitality to Taiwan’s music culture to ensure Taiwanese musical heritage continues to thrive.