The YouTube Symphony Orchestra hits Sydney

The performers were chosen from more than 3,000 people who applied through the YouTube audition process. The Audition consisted of two categories; the classical category involved submitting a video of a performance from a list of works listed by YouTube according the the specific instrument. New for this year there was also a Solo Improvisers category in which all performers, regardless of the instrument they were playing, performed an original improvisation over the new piece, Mothership, by Mason Bates. After submission an expert judging panel made up of musical experts and representatives from the London Symphony Orchestra short listed the applicants which were then voted on by the YouTube community with the final decision left up to the Artistic Advisor.

Performers were flown in this week and treated to an afternoon on the harbour before they got stuck into work. Leading up to the finale on Sunday night they will spend the week rehearsing and performing, including ensemble concerts at the opera house and the Conservatorium of Music as well as an improv session at The Basement Night Experience.

For more information or to watch a live stream of the final concert you can visit sydneyoperahouse.com/youtubesymphony.

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