Age, Biography and Wiki
Yu Long was born on 1 July, 1964 in Shanghai, China, is a Chinese conductor. Discover Yu Long's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?
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| Occupation |
Musician, conductor |
| Age |
59 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
1 July, 1964 |
| Birthday |
1 July |
| Birthplace |
Shanghai, China |
| Nationality |
China
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He is a member of famous Musician with the age 59 years old group.
Yu Long Height, Weight & Measurements
At 59 years old, Yu Long height not available right now. We will update Yu Long's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Hair Color |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Wife |
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Yu Long Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Yu Long worth at the age of 59 years old? Yu Long’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from China. We have estimated Yu Long's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
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| Source of Income |
Musician |
Yu Long Social Network
Timeline
Yu Long (born July 1, 1964) is a Chinese conductor.
He is currently artistic director and chief conductor of the China Philharmonic and of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, music director of the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra, and principal guest conductor of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra.
Yu is also the Chairman of the Artistic Committee of the Beijing Music Festival and co-director of the Music in the Summer Air Festival (MISA).
The son of a pianist mother Ding Jiannuo and a choreographer father Yu Lixun Yu was born into a family of musicians in Shanghai, China and grew up during the Cultural Revolution.
Yu received his early childhood music education beginning with piano studies from his grandfather, the composer Ding Shande.
He continued his piano studies at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, and also began conducting studies, graduating from the conservatory in 1987.
He further studied music in Europe at the Berlin University of the Arts.
After returning from Europe, Yu was appointed principal conductor of the Central Opera Theatre in Beijing in 1992, serving for three years.
He produced operas for the Urban Council of Hong Kong for five years.
He was a founder of the Beijing Music Festival (BMF) in 1998, becoming its first artistic director.
In 2000, the Chinese government invited Yu to assume leadership of the China Broadcasting Symphony (also called the China National Symphony ).
Yu held open auditions, becoming the first Chinese orchestra to recruit all its performers this way.
The symphony was renamed the China Philharmonic Orchestra.
In 2003, the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra appointed Yu its music director.
In 2008, Yu and the China Philharmonic performed for Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican, as part of increased diplomatic initiative between China and the Vatican.
In 2009, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra appointed Yu its music director.
During his tenure, the orchestra has begun its Music in the Summer Air Festival (MISA) in August 2010, constructed a new home for the orchestra (the Shanghai Symphony Hall) in 2014, established the Shanghai Orchestra Academy in 2014, and begun the Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition in 2016.
Yu has shared the position of Artistic Co-Director of the Music In the Summer Air Festival (MISA) with Charles Dutoit since the festival's launch in 2010.
In July 2014, the China Philharmonic was the first Chinese orchestra to perform at the BBC Proms.
In January 2015, Yu was named principal guest conductor of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, the first appointment of a mainland Chinese conductor to the position.
In June 2018, Deutsche Grammophon announced an exclusive recording deal with Yu and Shanghai Symphony Orchestra (SSO).
