Australian Youth Orchestra with Hélène Grimaud at Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall

On the final leg of the Australian Youth Orchestra’s 22nd International Tour, ninety-seven of Australia’s finest young musicians will return from Europe and China, after performing in some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls and festivals, to play Mahler’s spellbinding Symphony No.1 and Ravel’s effervescent Piano Concerto in G Major. Led by celebrated conductor Manfred Honeck, the orchestra will demonstrate their skilful brilliance to enchant Australian audiences.

The Australian Youth Orchestra represent the best young musical talent in the nation, members are selected through a highly competitive annual audition process. Since its first performance in 1957, AYO has fulfilled the role of cultural ambassador for Australia on no fewer than 22 international tours across Europe, Asia and America. The orchestra has worked with some of the world’s leading conductors and soloists including Sir Charles Mackerras, Christoph Eschenbach, violinist Joshua Bell, Sir Mark Elder, Simone Young, and soprano Lisa Gasteen.