Orchestra Profile

Professional Cultural Center Orchestra (PCCO) PCCO (formerly known as Zhuan Yi Chinese Orchestra) was established in 1988 with an initial membership of 40 members. Our goals are to professionalize Chinese music performances and to provide more opportunities for the general public to participate in Chinese musical activities. Our emphasis is to nurture local talents, both performers and composers, through exposure to international musical standards as well as providing performance opportunities for them. Our aim is to have a Malaysian identity in Chinese classical music scene.

PCCO has assisted several schools and organizations established their own Chinese orchestras. To achieve our quest in promoting and developing local talents into world-class musicians, PCCO actively seeks the collaborations of internationally renowned conductors/composers such as Qian Zhaoxi, Yan Huichang, Henry Shek, Zhang Dianyin and guest performances with Yu Xunfa, Liubo, Yang Piaojin and Li Xungui. Realizing the need to have a driving force that can be committed towards our goal, PCCO appointed American-trained conductor, Mr. Chew Hee Chiat as our music director in 1996. Under Chew's baton, PCCO has successfully toured the region and performed in Singapore (1999) and Hong Kong (1999).