Concertgebouw Orchestra Young
Concertgebouw Orchestra Young is the international youth orchestra of the Concertgebouw Orchestra. Made up of young, talented musicians aged fourteen to seventeen from all over Europe, Young truly reflects the diversity of European society.
Next edition in 2025
The aim of Concertgebouw Orchestra Young is to showcase those with hidden talent – young musicians who could use a little extra support and who have lacked visibility in the orchestras of Europe. Concertgebouw Orchestra Young is a biennial project. Young will next be held from 4 until 22 August 2025.
The Young summer school offers these youngsters an intensive programme including orchestral and sectional rehearsals, as well as chamber music coachings and masterclasses – all under the supervision of musicians from the Concertgebouw Orchestra.
The combination of these musical components with a United World Colleges programme is unique. Professional trainers guide the youngsters in a curriculum focusing on personal growth, democracy and ambassadorship.
This edition, Young will perform under the baton of Elim Chan at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg. Additionally, Young will play the opening concert of SAIL 2025.
Join Young?
Applications for Concertgebouworkest Young 2025 are now closed. The next edition you can apply for is Young 2027, with applications opening in November 2026.
Would you like to learn more about Concertgebouw Orchestra Young?
Lili Schutte would be happy to tell you more.