This summer, more than 100 outstanding teen musicians from 34 U.S. states will come together as the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA). Following an intensive two-week training residency at Purchase College, State University of New York (SUNY) and a concert at Carnegie Hall on July 29, this incredible group of instrumentalists (ages 16-19), led this summer by Daniel Harding, will embark on a four-city European tour, including performances at Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam (August 2); the Young Euro Classic festival at Konzerthaus Berlin (August 5); the Ravello Festival (August 7); and the Lucerne Festival (August 10). This tour marks NYO-USA’s debut appearances in Ravello and Lucerne; the orchestra last performed at the Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam and the Young Euro Classic festival at Konzerthaus Berlin in 2019.

Alongside renowned conductor Daniel Harding, celebrated cellist Alisa Weilerstein joins as guest soloist. The concert program to all tour venues includes Elgar’s Cello Concerto, featuring Ms. Weilerstein, and Mahler’s Symphony No. 5.

The orchestra’s tour concert at the Konzerthaus Berlin will be webcast live on Friday, August 5 on medici.tv. This summer is the first time NYO-USA has been able to tour since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are thrilled that the National Youth Orchestra of the USA will return to touring this summer under the baton of Daniel Harding,” said Clive Gillinson, Carnegie Hall’s Executive and Artistic Director.“Coming out of a very challenging two years, connecting through music with people from across all areas of the world feels more meaningful than ever. This summer promises to offer truly memorable life-changing experiences, as these young musicians perform on some of the world’s greatest stages and serve as dynamic ambassadors for our country.”

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