The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra is a symphony orchestra in Shanghai, China. Its music director is Long Yu.
Founded in 1879, the SSO is the oldest Chinese symphony orchestra. Originally, it was known as the Shanghai Public Band, expanding in 1907 to an orchestra. In 1922, it was renamed as the Shanghai Municipal Council Symphony Orchestra.
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