Jahja Ling Chinese ???; is an orchestra conductor. He is of Hokchiu Chinese descent and is now an American citizen. Having conducted all of the major orchestras in the US and prominent orchestras in Europe and Asia, his distinguished career as an internationally renowned conductor has earned him an exceptional reputation for musical integrity, intensity, and expressiveness. Mr. Ling is in his 10th season as music director of the San Diego Symphony, where his work continues to receive the highest praise from the public and critics alike. 

October 25th, 1951 in Jakarta (Age 72)