The Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra (abbreviation – KPO) is an amateur community orchestra located in New South Wales, Australia. The orchestra was founded in 1971 by conductor Helen Quach.[1] The current artistic director is Paul Terracini.

The KPO has been recognized as Australia's Community Orchestra of the Year in 2002, 2004 and 2007 by the Orchestras of Australia Network.[2]

The KPO organizes the New South Wales Secondary Schools Concerto Competition, which attracts entries from numerous state musicians, and a series of Kids' Proms and free community concerts.

Official Website

References

  1. ↑ "KPO Background". KPO. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
  2. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-09-12. Retrieved 2010-02-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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