The New York Youth Symphony is one of the most awarded youth programs of its kind in the nation, recognized for its innovative, educational programs for talented young musicians. Founded in 1963 as an orchestra to showcase the metropolitan area’s most gifted musicians ages 12-22, its activities have since grown to encompass programs in chamber music, conducting, composition, jazz, and musical theater songwriting with performances at world class venues including Carnegie Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Through its commissioning program, First Music, the NYYS has commissioned over 170 works from young composers since 1984.
In celebration of another successful season of their chamber music program, New York Youth Symphony and Director Dr. Lisa Tipton come to Weill Recital Hall. The evening highlights groups who have been rehearsing, learning, and working together since September to deliver their best performances.
The New York Youth Symphony conducted by Andrew Kim premieres Condense Eternity at Carnegie Hall. Berko was selected as the Grand Prize Winner of their First Music Commission.