Taiwan Philharmonic
aka National Symphony Orchestra
aka National Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1986, the Taiwan Philharmonic, also known as the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) at home, has been hailed as one of the best orchestras in Asia. Under the leadership of music director Jun Märkl since January 2022, the NSO aspires to resonate throughout the world as the cultural ambassador of Taiwan.
As the orchestra affiliated with the National Performing Arts Center, the NSO performs throughout Taiwan, and also tours regularly overseas. The NSO works regularly with internationally acclaimed conductors and soloists including Lorin Maazel, Luciano Pavarotti, Mirella Freni, and Mstislav Rostropovich.
From Formosa
2025 Japan Tour
Under the leadership of music director Jun Märkl, From Formosa tours are specifically designed for each region and the concert halls.
From Formosa
2025 Japan Tour
Jun Märkl, music director/conductor
Under the leadership of music director Jun Märkl, Taiwan Philharmonic has been hailed as one the best orchestras in Asia.
The orchestra tours regularly overseas, having performed in such musical centers as Paris, Vienna, Berlin, Milan, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Los Angeles, and many other cities. From Formosa tours are specifically designed for each region and the concert halls.
Lush Playing.
─ San Francisco Classical Voice, 2018
… vor allem bei Schostakowitsch’ Symphonie Nr. 5 d-moll war das Ergebnis mitreißend: Es geriet eine Orchestermaschine ins Arbeiten, mit fliegenden Bögenund wuchtigem Wollen, deren Produkt auf (fast) ganzer Linie überzeugen konnte. Da brauchtes kein gut gemeintes westliches Wohlwollen: Das Orchester hat seinen Platz im Konzerthaus wohl verdient.
─ Kurier, 2017
Merkin Concert Hall, Kaufman Music Center, NY
Camelback Bible Church, AZ
Twin Oaks, Washington, D.C.
Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, University of California San Diego
Japan Tour (Kumamoto Prefectural Theater, Kumamoto; The Symphony Hall, Osaka; Suntory Hall, Tokyo; Kumamoto Prefectural Theater, Kumamoto)
Europe Tour (France, Germany, Switzerland)
Japan Tour
US Tour (New York, Washington DC, Naperville)
Japan Tour (Tokyo, Osaka, Kanazawa)
U.S. Tour (Costa Mesa, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle); Korea Tour (Seoul)