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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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.