About Us
City University Philharmonic Orchestra (CityU PO) was founded in 2000, with the funding support from the Cultural & Sports Committee and the advice of Student Development Services of the University.
Members of the Orchestra include CityU students, staff and alumni. The CityU PO aims to enhance the appreciation of classical music among the University members, to develop music talents of fellow students and to establish a close link among its members and music lovers.
Since its inception, the Orchestra has organized annual performances and summer concerts regularly. The CityU PO has also been invited to perform in various large scale University events and external music activities. In future, the CityU PO will continue to strive for artistic excellence and promote classical music on campus as well as in the community.
Principal Conductor
Mr. Chiu Kai Keung
Mr. K. K. Chiu's extraordinary talent has earned him international praise, and his wit and ability to connect with audiences has endeared him to the people of Hong Kong. He is a graduate of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, where he obtained two diplomas, one in conducting and one in trumpet performance. Mr. Chiu made his debut with the Hong Kong Mozart Orchestra in 1988. His talents were soon recognized and he was appointed as Music Director of the Hong Kong Medical Association Orchestra. During the last ten years, with his drive and commitment to perfection, he has built the Orchestra into the best charity fund-raising orchestra in our community. He has also conducted the HKSAR Orchestra and the Hong Kong Chamber Orchestra. Chiu has also appeared with orchestras in Korea, England, Portugal, France, Australia and China.
He gained his Master Degree in the Sheffield University. Since then, he has pursued a career as a distinguished conductor as well as an accomplished musician. Apart from his busy schedule in conducting and trumpet playing, he is active in the field of music education and performing for charitable events.