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Macao Youth Symphony

Macao Youth Symphony

Formed by university students, students from the local primary and secondary schools, the Macao Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) was founded in 1997 by a group of music teachers and former players from the Macau Chamber Orchestra. Since its inception, the orchestra has given more than hundred public performances and strives to keep its initial objectives: to provide orchestral training and performing opportunities for the local youth, exchange their experiences, cultivate and promote their interests, as well as the standard in music appreciation and performance, therefore giving opportunity to develop their musical talents. The musicians receive regular training from instructors from the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra. In 2007, the MYSO toured Australia and Singapore. This initiative, without precedent in Macau, posed significant challenges to the young musicians; however, the orchestra was able to successfully complete the tour, obtaining enthusiastic applause from the audiences everywhere it performed.

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Watch Past Performances

“International Journey of Strings” 2/7/11: “International Journey of Strings”

Student musicians ranging from 5 to 20 years old from the Renaissance Music Academy Chamber Orchestra, the Hong Kong Youth Orchestra, and the Macao Youth Symphony, along with students trained at Virginia Tech, and soloists violinist Jue Yao and pianist Teresa Ehrlich—all conducted by David Ehrlich—perform a program of Chinese music, jazz, and western classical music.

“International Journey of Strings”

Student musicians ranging from 5 to 20 years old from the Renaissance Music Academy Chamber Orchestra, the Hong Kong Youth Orchestra, and the Macao Youth Symphony, along with students trained at Virginia Tech, and soloists violinist Jue Yao and pianist Teresa Ehrlich—all conducted by David Ehrlich—perform a program of Chinese music, jazz, and western classical music.

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