Founded in 1964 by Mehli Mehta, the AYS has trained over 2,300 professional musicians and is nationally recognized for the excellence of its educational activities and performances. The orchestra benefits tremendously from the support of its alumni, who hold positions with orchestras around the world. In Southern California, 32 graduates are employed by the LA Philharmonic, LA Opera and LA Chamber Orchestra.
NEXT CONCERT: March 4, 2012 | 7:30 PM | Walt Disney Concert Hall
LA Phil Presents:
Los Angeles Children’s Chorus, Anne Tomlinson, Artistic Director
American Youth Symphony, Alexander Treger, Music Director
James Conlon, conductor
Vaughan Williams | Sigh No More, Ladies; Orpheus with His Lute Made Moan
Britten | Fancie
Willcocks | The Glories of Shakespeare
Prokofiev | Romeo and Juliet Suite
Bjarnason | The Isle is Full of Noises (world premiere)
5-7 PM Shakespeare Dinner
This concert will be preceded by the “Shakespeare Dinner”, from 5-7pm at Kendall’s Brasserie and Bar. This intimate gathering in the Kendall’s private dining room provides an opportunity for supporters and patrons to enjoy a leisurely dining experience before this extraordinary performance, presented by the Los Angeles Philharmonic at Disney Hall.
Concert tickets, and Dinner packages are on sale now! Click here to order, or call us at (310) 470 – 2332. (Click here for directions to Kendall’s)
Inspired by Shakespeare, the program includes a world premiere by Icelandic composer Daníel Bjarnason, whose work with orchestras and artists such as Sigur Rós bridges the gap between classical and contemporary music.
In preparation for the January 29th concert, AYS Executive Director Janneke Straub sat down with soloist Ronald Leonard to discuss his career, and his advice for young musicians today. The text of that interview can be found here.
AYS HAS MOVED TO A NEW OFFICE!
Please note our new address:
American Youth Symphony
3424 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 830
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Our phone number will stay (310) 470-2332, and all of our e-mail addresses will remain unchanged.
Recordings from the AYS concert on November 20, 2011, of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and Lutosławski’s Symphony No. 4, are now available on the “Look and Listen” section of this website. Click here to listen.
2011/12 SEASON INFORMATION
Click here to view the concert calendar for the 2011/12 Season!
All AYS concerts at Royce Hall are free, but guests must have a ticket to enter the hall. Members never have to make reservations for concerts at Royce Hall; we will automatically have tickets waiting at the Members Welcome table in the lobby. Click here for details on becoming a member.
Special Thanks
