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2008
Introduction
The Asian Youth Orchestra (AYO) is made up of 100 musicians chosen by audition from among the best music
students in China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia,
Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
They are together for six weeks each summer, initially for a
three-week Rehearsal Camp, and then to perform on tour for three weeks
as young professionals with major international solo artists and
conductors.
AYO's distinguished
artist-faculty
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Associate Conductor |
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Federico
Cortese |
Greater
Boston Youth Orchestra |
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Strings |
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Thanos Adamopoulos, violin |
Monnaie Opera, Brussels |
| Lynn Chang, violin |
The Boston
Conservatory |
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Marcus Thompson, viola |
New England Conseratory |
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Rhonda Rider, cello |
Triple Helix Trio &
The Boston Conservatory |
| David Sheets, double bass |
Baltimore Symphony |
| Timothy Spencer,
Luthier |
Hong Kong Strings |
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Woodwinds |
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Thomas Perazzoli, flute |
National Symphony, D.C. |
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Richard Kanter, oboe |
Chicago Symphony |
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Steven Barta, clarinet |
Baltimore Symphony |
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Matthew Ruggiero, bassoon |
Boston Symphony |
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Brass |
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Edward Hoffman, trumpet |
Baltimore Symphony |
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Richard Mackey, French horn |
Boston Symphony |
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James Olin, trombone & tuba |
Baltimore Symphony |
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Harp & Percussion |
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Shannon Chieh, harp |
National Symphony, Taiwan |
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Chris Williams, percussion |
Baltimore Symphony |
Rehearsal Camp & Tour
In 2008, the Asian Youth Orchestra Rehearsal Camp will run from
Saturday, 12 July, through Thursday, 31 July 2008.
The Tour will begin on 1 August, and continue through 31 August
2008. At the time of this announcement, AYO's 2008 tour will include performances in Hong Kong, China,
Japan, Taiwan and the United States.
Accommodations, meals and transportation will be provided by AYO
throughout the Rehearsal Camp and Tour.
Repertoire
| Program A |
| James Judd, guest conductor |
| Elmar Oliveira, violin soloist |
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| Chen Yi: Momentum |
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Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D |
| Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 |
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| Program B |
| Richard Pontzious, artistic director and conductor |
| Alisa Weilerstein, cello soloist |
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| Barber: Second Essay for Orchestra |
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Elgar: Cello Concerto in E minor |
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Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet, selections
from Suites I and II |
Invitation to Audition
Musicians who will have reached their 17th but not their 28th
birthday by 1 July 2008 are encouraged to apply.
For specific
audition dates & venues, please contact your local AYO
representative. Audition application fee may apply in some cities.
Please check with your local representative.
Application can be sent via internet [Apply
Now] and Audition application form are available at the
Asian Youth Orchestra:
15A, One Capital Place
18 Luard Road, Wanchai
Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2866-1623
Fax: (852) 2861-3340
e-mail:
ayo@asianyouthorchestra.com
Application deadline:
Please refer to your
local representative.
Audition Requirements
1. Major / Minor Scales
2. Contrasting movements from two compositions of the candidate's
choice.
3. Sight-reading from Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet, selections
from Suites I & II.
Results
Audition results will be announced on 1 April 2008. Applicants will
receive notification by mail no later than 10 April. All musicians
invited to join AYO will be required to pay a Registration fee.
Please feel free to write to us if you have any questions regarding
the auditions or you can visit the Frequently Asked
Questions page.
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