International youth orchestra with hidden European talent

Concertgebouw Orchestra Young is our international youth orchestra. Made up of young, talented musicians aged fourteen to seventeen from all over Europe, Young truly reflects the diversity of European society. The aim of Concertgebouw Orchestra Young is to showcase those with hidden talent – young musicians who could use a little extra support and who have lacked visibility in the orchestras of Europe.

Young 2025

Concertgebouw Orchestra Young is a biennial project. Young will next be held from 4 until 22 August 2025.

The Young summer school offers these youngsters an intensive programme including orchestral and sectional rehearsals, as well as chamber music coachings and masterclasses – all under the supervision of musicians from the Concertgebouw Orchestra.

The combination of these musical components with a United World Colleges programme is unique. Professional trainers guide the youngsters in a curriculum focusing on personal growth, democracy and ambassadorship.

This edition, Young will perform under the baton of Elim Chan at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg. Additionally, Young will play the opening concert of SAIL 2025.