NEWS
Welcome from the CEO
Monday 17th June, 2013
Welcome to the winter edition of AYO’s newsbeat.
For many hundreds of musicians around the country,
now is the time to apply to be part of AYO in 2014,
and it is extremely encouraging to see the interest in
joining AYO remains strong. More
AYO Touring History
Monday 17th June, 2013
2013 marks many celebrations for AYO – the organisation’s 65th Anniversary; the 25th anniversary of its first tour with luminary conductor, Christoph Eschenbach; and its 21st international tour. Since 1970 AYO has been a cultural ambassador for Australia, touring the globe with some of the world’s leading conductors and artists including Sir Charles Mackerras, Sir Mark Elder, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Pinchas Zukerman and Yakov Kreizberg.More
Alumni Interview: Patrick Brislan
Monday 17th June, 2013
Alumnus Patrick Brislan has been an invaluable volunteer since 2002. In addition to his vital work in re-engaging with a large number of AYO alumni, Patrick and his partner Lyn recently decided to make a bequest to AYO.More
AYO Young Symphonists
Monday 17th June, 2013
This April, the AYO Young Symphonists program was held in Orange for the first time in six years. The program brought together 59 young musicians
between the ages of 12 and 17 from all around Australia to brave the chilly weather, expand their skills under the tutelage of some of Australia’s finest classical musicians, and play exhilarating repertoire; Shostakovich, Haydn and Grieg together.More
