TSO works with European music directors and conductors, such as Reinhard Goebel, Martin Fischer-Dieskau, and Maurice Steger.

Under the direction of Felix Chen from 1986 to 2003, the orchestra grew in size and strength, and the length of the season expanded.

Chen also broadened the orchestra's repertoire by introducing new and unfamiliar works from all music styles and periods.

For the 2004 season, the Taipei City Government nominated bassoonist Chia-Chu Hsu as the general director.

The annual opera produced by TSO every year is also an important musical event on the island.