MUSIC DIRECTOR & CONDUCTOR

Currently Founder, Music Director and Conductor of the Selangor Symphony Orchestra, Selangor Symphony Youth Orchestra, and Ipoh Philharmonic Orchestra, Eugene Pook is known for his passionate of creating performances that resonate with diverse audiences, pushing boundaries while maintaining a high level of musical integrity. As a conductor, Eugene Pook has guest conducted professional orchestras such as the Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra, Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Daegu International Symphony Orchestra, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, Henan Symphony Orchestra, Xiamen Philharmonic Orchestra, Hong Kong Chamber Orchestra, Pleven Philharmonic, and many others.

 

Eugene Pook also has a passion for music education for the youths as well as underprivileged organisations and has developed orchestra programs for local schools and various orphanage organisations. Since 2009 Eugene has helped raise funds for the Alzheimer Disease Foundation Malaysia, Jeffrey Cheah Foundation, Dementia Society Ipoh, National Stroke Association Malaysia, Make-A-Wish-Malaysia, Assunta Palliative Care Center, and Perak Palliative Care Society. Eugene Pook’s selfless contribution to the music industry has benefited youths and communities of all races and backgrounds in Malaysia and around the world; in 2012, he was awarded the 10 Outstanding Young Malaysians Award for his cultural contributions and achievements in Malaysia.

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In addition to conducting, Eugene Pook is also a professional clarinet performer and instructor. His clarinet recitals have been much sought after and performed at prestigious venues such as  the Carnegie Hall in New York City, the Malaysia Embassy (Washington DC, USA), and the European Union Embassy (Washington DC, USA).  Eugene was a winner of the Concerto Competition of at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (USA) where he performed Copland's Clarinet Concerto with the University's Conservatory orchestra, and has performed and toured with the American Wind Symphony Orchestra and Eastman Wind Ensemble.

 

Eugene Pook studied aboard at the Royal Conservatory of Music (Canada), University of Missouri – Kansas City (U.S.A), and the Eastman School of Music (U.S.A), his mentors include Professor Jane Carl (clarinet) and Brad Lubman (conducting). Eugene was born in Ipoh, Malaysia and is currently on Board of Trustee of Alzheimer Disease Foundation Malaysia.