National Symphony Orchestra Ghana

The National Symphony Orchestra Ghana ( NSO Ghana) was established in 1959. It was used by the government under Kwame Nkrumah. The NSO Ghana has its headquarters in the capital, Accra, his venue is the National Theatre of Ghana. It is placed under the National Culture Commission ( National Commission On Culture ).

The NSO has representative functions ( performances at national ceremonies, etc. ) and is the musical youth education and the care of the national musical repertoire special obligation beyond.

Conductors

Conductor of the orchestra were Lahnor Adjei, Phillip Gbeho, Geoffery Boateng, Dinah Reinsdorf, Nana Danso Abiam, characteristic Kafui, Emmanuel Gyimah Labi, Akosua Obuo Addo, George village, Oscar Sulley, and Kweku Acquaah - Harrison.

Performances

The NSO Ghana takes on state holidays ( eg Independence Day ) and during state visits (eg by Queen Elizabeth II, the Sultan of Brunei or Thabo Mbeki ). Also at music festivals such as the National Festival of Arts and Culture ( NAFAC ), the PANAFEST or the September Fest, the orchestra is represented. In addition, the NSO plays etc. at weddings, church concerts, funerals.

Cast and staff

The NSO Ghana is one of 46 musicians. The instrumental ensemble consists of 3 flutes, 1 oboe, 2 clarinets, 1 bassoon, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 horns, 1 tuba, 5 drummers and percussionists, 8 first violins, 6 second violins, violas 5, 5 cellos and 3 double basses. The organization staff includes 11 employees.