FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2014 Contact: Katherine E. Johnson (212) 875-5718;
[email protected] NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC FORMS INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD TO SUPPORT GLOBAL ACADEMY AND WORLDWIDE ACTIVITIES The New York Philharmonic has established an International Advisory Board (IAB) to develop relationships beyond the United States in order to support the Philharmonic’s activities abroad, including regular Philharmonic residencies, educational and entrepreneurial projects, and the launch of the newly formed New York Philharmonic Global Academy. The International Advisory Board will serve as an international network of advocates and ambassadors who will connect with individuals and institutions in their home cities and countries to cultivate the Philharmonic’s long-term reach and influence worldwide. IAB members will work with the Philharmonic to secure engagements, activities, and funding sources in a variety of international locations. The 12-member International Advisory Board includes: Angela Chen, Co-Chair (U.S. and China) Christian A. Lange, Co-Chair (U.S. and Germany) Antonio Quintella, Co-Chair (U.S. and Brazil) Charles C.Y. Chen (Taiwan) Mitsuhiko Kawai (Japan) Federico R. Lopez (Philippines) Pedro Pullen Parente (Brazil) Washington SyCip (Philippines) Ming-Hsing (Richard) Tsai (Taiwan) Susanne Wamsler (Germany) Chaoyong Wang (China) Long Yu (Honorary Member, China) “The New York Philharmonic has a rich tradition of touring that has led to its acclaim both as a force for cultural diplomacy and as one of the world’s most brilliant orchestras,” said Philharmonic Chairman Gary W. Parr. “The Board of Directors is committed to creating an even deeper and more immersive presence in important cities around the world, which we could not do without the insight and counsel of the members of this remarkable group of international individuals.