The Pangean Orchestra, based in Phoenix, Arizona USA, is the first orchestra of its kind: bringing people and instruments from all over the world together in full scale, on one stage. From the ancient Babylonian oud to the modern turntable -- violins, ukuleles, French horns and much more. We speak the universal language of music, sounding with a unified voice, speaking for one planet.

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Pangean Orchestra takes a bow

What sets The Pangean Orchestra apart from other world music projects is the size of the ensemble.
This is the first endeavor to create an entire orchestra that implements musicians and instruments from every corner of the world on stage. Whether they play the Violin, kaval, Pipa, or the Drum set, they are treated as equals.

The repertoire of the ensemble is derived out of the music that surrounds each instrument from the orchestra. Music ranges from modern electronica style pieces, to ancient folk songs and anything in between.

We serve as a platform to show the world what is possible when we build upon our similarities as a people and then celebrate the differences.

About the Director

The leader of the Pangean Orchestra is Colin O’Donohoe. With a combination of talent in both administrative work and professional music performance, Colin has the unique skill-set required to lead this movement forward to international acclaim.

Colin O’Donohoe is a professional performer and composer. He has performed and recorded in dynamic situations ranging from Pittsburgh Symphony musicians, to the Afro-Brazilian group “Nego Gato”, Baohui Chen, and much more. He has released one solo album a year of original music for the past three years. These albums include a choir, and musicians from all over the world.

In addition to his exceptional music career, Colin is also an award-winning administrator. While earning his Master’s Degree in Art’s Management from Carnegie Mellon University he founded an East Asian orchestra in Pittsburgh named “New Moon Orchestra”. He lead this ensemble as Executive and Artistic Director for two years which culminated in a critically acclaimed concert at Carnegie Music Hall.