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CodeDS/UK/24447
NameWong; Kah Chun (24 June 1986); Singaporean conductor
Dates24 June 1986
GenderMale (cisgender)
Place of Birth/OriginSingapore (born)
Biographynternationally acclaimed for his electrifying stage presence and thoughtful exploration of Eastern and Western artistic legacies, Singaporean-born Kahchun Wong is Chief Conductor of Japan Philharmonic Orchestra and Principal Guest Conductor of Dresden Philharmonic. From the 2024/25 season, he succeeds Sir Mark Elder as Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor of The Hallé, leading one of the UK’s most prestigious orchestras while maintaining a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the United States.

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