08/24/2026
That’s a wrap on NYO-USA 2026! This past month, the 90+ young musicians—alongside conductor Karina Canellakis and pianist Kirill Gerstein—traveled across Europe to perform at the Konzerthaus Berlin as part of Young Euro Classic, Concertgebouworkest in Amsterdam, Snape Maltings Concert Hall as part of Britten Pears Arts’s Summer at Snape, and Usher Hall at the Edinburgh International Festival.
In Berlin, sightseeing included a walking tour of the city as well as pop-up concerts at the Amerika Haus Berlin and Klunkerkranich, an eclectic outdoor arts and culture space. NYO-USA musicians also collaborated with members from the Bundesjugendorchester, Germany’s national youth orchestra.
The orchestra’s stop in Amsterdam included an exploration of the city center, while free time in Aldeburgh included a visit to The Red House, Aldeburgh, the longtime home of the late Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears.
In Edinburgh, our musicians met with peers from the Edinburgh Youth Collective. Members from the Edinburgh Youth Orchestra also performed music written by NYO-USA’s apprentice composers. In addition to exploring the city on foot, musicians had a chance to play Highland games at Winton Castle. 📷: Chris Lee Photographer
