Taiwan’s Oldest Symphony Orchestra to Celebrate 80th Anniversary on World Day for Audiovisual Heritage.
The National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra (NTSO)—Taiwan’s oldest symphony orchestra, founded in 1945—will celebrate its 80th anniversary on October 27, coinciding with the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage. The event will feature a series of performances and activities showcasing the orchestra’s eight decades of artistic excellence and cultural contributions , tracing the course of Taiwan’s musical development . In recent years, the NTSO has placed increasing emphasis on the preservation of its historical documents and musical archives. In addition to establishing a comprehensive Concert Programs Database, the orchestra has launched the “NTSO Archives Homecoming” initiative , encouraging the public to donate valuable historical materials related to the orchestra’s legacy . A special donation ceremony will also be held as part of the anniversary celebration, reflecting the orchestra’s commitment to historical preservation and cultural continuity. Among the most representative donations...