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1954
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Yan Huichang 阎恵昌 conductor and composer, was born in Shaanxi Province,
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North China.
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- Education
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Interested in music from a very young age, his older brother encouraged him
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by teaching him to play the Chinese instruments Di Zi and Hu qin..
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1973
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He studied at the Xian Conservatory of Music.
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After five years of study, he continued his studies at the Shanghai Conservatory,
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under the tutelage of Xia Feiyun and He Zhanhao.
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1983
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He graduated from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.
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- Conductor
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1983
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He was appointed Principal Conductor and Artistic Director of the China Central
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Orchestra. (Chinese instrumental ensemble)
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1987 - 1988
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He was guest conductor of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra.
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1990
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He conducted the concert given in Singapore by the Central China Chinese Orchestra.
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1995
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He moved to Taiwan and conducted the Kaoshiung Orchestra.
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1997
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He joined the Hong Kong Orchestra, which, thanks to his innovative initiatives,
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gained international renown.
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2013-2017
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He was Guest Director and Principal Guest Conductor of the Chinese Orchestra
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of Taiwan.
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He launched the training program for young conductors.
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Awards selection |
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2001
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Cultural Medallion of Music
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National Arts Council of Singapore
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Silver Bauhinia Star
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Hong Kong - Special Administrative Region
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2018
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Best Conductor Award
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Taiwan Golden Melody Awards
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2022
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Distinguished Artist Award
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International Society for the Performing Arts
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2023
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Outstanding Contribution Award
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- Career |
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Conductor
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He conducted the greatest orchestras: selection
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- Beijing Symphony Orchestra of China
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- Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra of China
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- Shanghai Symphony Orchestra of China
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- Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra of China
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- Singapore Symphony Orchestra of Singapore
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- Zhejiang Symphony Orchestra of China
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- Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia
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Composer
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1992 -1993
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He worked in Singapore as Music Director in charge of composition
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for Naxos Records.
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He collaborated with directors Zhang Yimou and Teng Wenji to record the soundtracks
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for the films :
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Raise the Red Lantern - Ballad of the Yellow River Five Girls and a Rope.
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Several of his works won awards : selection
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The sound of water |
Symphonic Poems
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Nostalgia
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Solo work by Pipa
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Gold Tripod Award 1992
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Buddha's Story
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Symphonic piece
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Gold Tripod Award 1993
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A Collection of Modern Er Hu Music
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Daniele Sicard |
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