The Mohori Orchestra Of The Royal Palace

Cambodian Traditional Ensemble

The Mohori Orchestra of the Royal Palace is a traditional ensemble from Cambodia, known for performing Mohori music, which is one of the main genres of Cambodian classical music. This type of orchestra typically includes a combination of wind, string, and percussion instruments. The musicians are often highly skilled and trained in the art form that has been passed down through generations. The Royal Palace in Cambodia has historically been a center for cultural preservation and performance, with the Mohori Orchestra playing an important role in ceremonial and courtly functions. The album "Cambodge: Musique Du Palais Royal (Années Soixante . . .)" suggests a recording that captures the essence of their music from around the 1960s, a period before the Khmer Rouge regime which had a devastating impact on Cambodian culture.