Honorable supporters: Sir Colin Davis
CH (The President of the London Symphony Orchestra)
Sir Curtis Price (Former Principal of the Royal Academy of Music),
The Hon Zamira Menuhin Benthall
"HU Kun and Friends" is an unique orchestra made by like minded people whom love
to enjoy and sharing music together at the highest level. It includes
outstanding musician coming from all over the world and based in London. It is a
group of young musicians whom not only enjoy playing together and also like to
share their wonderful experience with their audiences. It compromises
musician from mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, UK, France, Canada, Spain,
Russia, Korea, Japan, Armenia, former Yugoslavia…, amongst them are soloists, international prize winners, recording artists, chamber musicians and members of London major orchestras.
"HU Kun and Friends" , are interested in promoting cultural exchanges between
countries, supporting peace, harmony and bring people together, building bridge
between east, west and beyond. It provides a meeting point for those who
interested in world music and culture. Currently it is the first western orchestra
specialized in performing Chinese music outside of China.
HU Kun has conduct the orchestra for its inaugural gala concert on the
18th.Feb.05 at the Chinese Embassy hosted by His Excellency the Chinese
Ambassador for his 130 VIP guests. It has been a sensational success as the
orchestra has already begun to attract some agents, sponsors and record
companies’ interest. Some concert, tour and recording projects are currently under
planning around the world.