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Anto Hoed

When he was asked to chair the Jakarta Arts Council Music Committee, Anto Hoed agreed to do so under the condition that Jakarta form a philharmonic orchestra. Surely enough, the Jakarta City Philharmonic (JCP) was born in November 2016. They are now preparing for their fourth concert on June 7 at the Jakarta Arts Building (GKJ).

Hoedarianto Hoed, or Anto, insisted that Jakarta have a philharmonic orchestra. He said that he did not seek popularity. Indeed, throughout his career, Anto has mostly enjoyed playing behind the curtains, away from fame.