Wednesday, April 15, 2009

The internet symphony

Play your part in music history.

Professionals and amateur musicians of all ages, locations and instruments were called to audition for the YouTube Symphony Orchestra by submitting a video performance of a new piece written for the occasion by the renowned Chinese composer Tan Dun.

Finalists were selected by a judging panel comprised of the world's most renowned orchestras. A Vote was opned in February 14-22.

Winners were announced on March 2nd and invited to travel to New York in April 2009, to participate in the YouTube Symphony Orchestra summit, and play at Carnegie Hall under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas.

From yesterday April 15th the channel was opned on youtube channel. see, listen and enjoy: