Isang Yun Orchestra
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The IYO was established in December 1990 by the conductor Kim Il-Jin, who gathered 42 young performers from across the country. In December 1992, the Isang Yun Music Hall (윤이상음악당), a chamber music hall, opened[1] at the Isang Yun Isang Music Institute[2] in the Pyongyang International House of Culture[3] and the IYO became the orchestra-in-residence of this hall.[4]
The IYO's principal conductor is Ryong-Ung Kang and concertmaster is Cheol-Ryong Kim. They also play under Kim Byeong-hwa, Kim Ho-yun, Kim Il-jin, Kim Hong-jae and other conductors from abroad.
Repertoire
The IYO performs a wide repertoire with both domestic and foreign works, from Bach to Isang Yun.
Members
Some IYO members also play in the State Symphony Orchestra of DPRK and the Merited Female Instrumental Ensemble of the Mansudae Art Troupe. Unlike the SSO, male and female performers are not separated in the IYO.
