Taipei Chinese Orchestra

Psychiatrists and educators often mention the power of companionship. Companionship is not only crucial to children growing up, as a matter of fact, it is as equally important to adults. Life posts many challenges, thresholds and stumbling blocks. We learn from failure and experience. Knowing that we are not alone gives us the strength and courage to face any turmoil or challenge head on.

COVID-19 is hands down the largest stumbling block since 2020. The economy in Taiwan endured unprecedented loss as ​COVID-19 rampaged through the island in May. The performing arts industry has yet to recover from the heavy blow last year when the situation took a turn for the worse. TCO understands the importance of instituting pandemic preventive measures as we are now walking on thin ice. In this dark moment of human history, we make it a priority to be there for everyone struggling to fight this treacherous disease. The fellowship of arts shall not fail.

Being a good companion is also an art. Many performances were cancelled since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, posing great challenges to artists and performing arts troupes. They struggle to get by, refusing to throw in the towel or compromise despite the already strained situation. It is heartbreaking to see our admirable fellow companions suffer. As a public orchestra, TCO strives to create new performing opportunities while all in-person performances are prohibited. The new Fellowship of Arts series pays tribute to all friends old and new. May we all find the strength to  weather the storm in each other's company.

Online concerts, outdoor mixed troupe events and international online carnivals allow ensembles and musicians to showcase their talent in another form and dimension, thus relieving them from daunting stress. As for youth musicians from affiliated orchestras, TCO created a reality shows especially for them as a show of support.

We have never forgotten our promise to the fan and will continue to share videos and recordings online while producing Chinese orchestra educational programmes. TCO even choreographed a Chinese Music Exercise to help fight off the pandemic. Fans will still be able to participate in cultural activities and bath in the power of music.

Great companionship requires patience. The arts and cultural world has yet to recover from the devastating blow of COVID-19. The road is long and the night's young. “Traveling alone may save time, but a true fellowship is what's going to get you far.” We may struggle, stumble or fall as the pandemic continues to take a deep toll on our lives, but with each other's support, the shadow will pass, a new day will come. And when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer. We look forward to seeing you on stage soon!


01 The Route to Innovation : The Fellowship of Arts
02 Cover Story : The Fellowship of Arts Fights to Survive and Strive Together - The Performing Arts World Will Eventually Conquer the Terrible Pandemic and See the Break of Dawn
03 Stunning Figures : Sunflower of The Xi Qu World - In Memory of LIU Da-Peng, The Man Behind Modern Taiwan Xi Qu Music Education