Paul Chiang or Chiang Ching-po (also known as Po-Po Chiang; ) is a Taiwanese

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, producer,

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ian and

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. He recently made his New York debut on June 19, 2007, at

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, conducting the New England Symphonic Ensemble in a programme featuring

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and

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. His other major professional forthcoming engagements in Europe include a concert at the historic

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, Italy, conducting the theatre's orchestra, as well as an appearance with another of Italy's professional orchestras the in

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, Italy. Chiang is also the Founder and artistic director of Philharmonia Moments Musicaux of

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, Taiwan. In 2002,

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produced a special program focusing on Chiang and the orchestra he established and conducted since 1998. Danish Radio consequently aired throughout Denmark as well as Scandinavia an entire concert recorded live in Taipei, which included works by Atterberg and Nielsen, and

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' profound 5th Symphony. Chiang and his ensemble Philharmonia Moments Musicaux were also featured in a special article by the London published, International Arts Manager Magazine, as one of Taiwan's most dynamic ensembles. In September 2002, Chiang received a request to participate in the inaugural

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, where some of the world's finest future conductors were present. Chiang was awarded third prize.Internationaler Dirigentenwettbewerb Sir Georg Solti
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