Look back Young 2023

This summer, Concertgebouworkest Young once again made a deep impression on its young participants. An intensive programme of orchestral rehearsals, chamber music and social and cultural classes was concluded with fabulous concerts at The Concertgebouw and the Konzerthaus Berlin. A look back on a life-changing project.
image: Milagro Elstak
image: Milagro Elstak

Concertgebouworkest Young is a unique international youth orchestra made up of young, talented musicians aged fourteen to seventeen, under the guidance of musicians of the Concertgebouw Orchestra. The aim of the project is to showcase those with hidden talent – young musicians who could use a little extra support and who have lacked visibility in the youth orchestras of Europe.

‘3 weeks, 84 friends, unforgettable moments.’
Antonio Peula Ortiz, cello (Spanje)

This fourth edition, under the direction of Andrés Orozco-Estrada, they performed among others Tsjaikovski’s Romeo and Juliet and the Bruch Violin Concerto featuring violinist María Dueñas,

Young 2023

  •                                     Arrival in Akoesticum in Ede (Photo: Renske Vrolijk)
    Arrival in Akoesticum in Ede (Photo: Renske Vrolijk)
  •                                     Rehearsal under the baton of Kărin Hendrickson (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
    Rehearsal under the baton of Kărin Hendrickson (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
  •                                     Kărin Hendrickson (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
    Kărin Hendrickson (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
  •                                     Workshop in collaboration with United World Colleges Nederland (Photo: Renske Vrolijk)
    Workshop in collaboration with United World Colleges Nederland (Photo: Renske Vrolijk)
  •                                     Petra van de Heide, harpist of the Concertgebouw Orchestra, coaching the harpists (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
    Petra van de Heide, harpist of the Concertgebouw Orchestra, coaching the harpists (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
  •                                     Léo Genet, double bass player of the Concertgebouw Orchestra coaching the double bass players (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
    Léo Genet, double bass player of the Concertgebouw Orchestra coaching the double bass players (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
  •                                     Clément Peigne, cellist of the Concertgebouw Orchestra, coaching the cellists (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
    Clément Peigne, cellist of the Concertgebouw Orchestra, coaching the cellists (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
  •                                     Borika van den Booren, violinist of the Concertgebouw Orchestra, coaching the violinists (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
    Borika van den Booren, violinist of the Concertgebouw Orchestra, coaching the violinists (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
  •                                     Chamber music concert in Openluchttheater De Pinkenberg in Velp (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
    Chamber music concert in Openluchttheater De Pinkenberg in Velp (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
  •                                     Chamber music concert in Akoesticum in Ede (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
    Chamber music concert in Akoesticum in Ede (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
  •                                     Chamber music in Amsterdam UMC (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
    Chamber music in Amsterdam UMC (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
  •                                     Chamber music in Amsterdam UMC (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
    Chamber music in Amsterdam UMC (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
  •                                     Concert in the Concertgebouw under the baton of Andrés Orozco-Estrada (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
    Concert in the Concertgebouw under the baton of Andrés Orozco-Estrada (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
  •                                     María Dueñas in Bruch's First Violin Concerto (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
    María Dueñas in Bruch's First Violin Concerto (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
  •                                     Woodwinds, brass and percussion (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
    Woodwinds, brass and percussion (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
  •                                     Final applause (Photo: Milagro Elstak)
    Final applause (Photo: Milagro Elstak)

Enjoy the video of the 23 August concert

'The Young project is as a shining star in my life. Here, I get the opportunity to work with top musicians like conductor Andrés Orozco-Estrada and violinist María Dueñas, stars that I only knew from YouTube.'
Daniel Breban, 17 jaar - altviool (Roemenië)

To ensure that participants are unencumbered by financial constraints, enrolment in Young is free. Travel expenses, too, are reimbursed. None of this would be possible without the donations of private individuals, foundations and corporate partners of the Concertgebouw Orchestra. We are most grateful to all those who help make Young a reality.

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