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Lan Shui

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Lan Shui is a prominent conductor who served as the Music Director of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra from 1997 to 2019, later becoming its Conductor Laureate. Born in Hangzhou, China, he later pursued musical studies in the United States and Europe before taking up his post in Singapore. Under his leadership, the orchestra expanded its repertoire, toured internationally, and recorded extensively. He has also appeared as a guest conductor with numerous major orchestras across the globe.

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How long was Lan Shui Music Director of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra?

Lan Shui served as Music Director of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra from 1997 to 2019, a tenure of 22 concert seasons. He was then named the orchestra's Conductor Laureate. [Singapore Symphony Orchestra](https://www.sso.org.sg/press/lan-shui-steps-down-as-singapore-symphonys-music-director-named-conductor-laureate)

Where was Lan Shui born and trained?

Lan Shui was born in Hangzhou, China, and later pursued musical studies in the United States and Europe. His international training preceded his long leadership role in Singapore.

What does Conductor Laureate mean in Lan Shui's case?

Conductor Laureate is a continuing senior artistic title given after a conductor's main music-director tenure. For Lan Shui, the title followed his 1997 to 2019 leadership of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.

Did Lan Shui lead another orchestra besides the Singapore Symphony?

Yes, he was Chief Conductor of the Copenhagen Philharmonic from 2007 to 2015. He became that orchestra's Conductor Laureate in 2016.

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