ARYO reaches into the ranks of emerging talent across Russia and the United States to select its young World Tour resident conductors. ARYO programs include full orchestra and chamber concert world tours, master classes, residencies and community outreach programs. Communities in the US and Russia actively participate in ARYO's cross-cultural program. Preceding each World Tour, ARYO's young musicians assemble in either the United States or Russia for an intensive three-week rehearsal period in June under the direction of leading Russian and American conductors. Language training, cross-cultural orientation and homestays are an integral part of the ARYO experience.
Outside experts conduct music workshops and sessions on audience development and career planning.
At a Glance Moscow Youth Olympics ARYO will be performing at the Moscow Youth Olympics from July 3 - 19, 1998. This concert, which will be conducted by Valery Gergiev, will include Mahler's Symphony for 1000 and a work commissioned from a Russian composer, will be broadcast worldwide. In 1998, ARYO will launch a six year program centered on the great composers of the 20th century, under the direction of ARYO Music Director Leon Botstein. This program will culminate in 2003 with a concert in the White Nights Festival celebrating St. Petersburg's centennial. In October 1998, fifteen of ARYO's Chamber Music Players will tour the United States, touching down in New York City, Philadelphia, Providence, Washington, Harrisburg, Miami, Nashville, and Los Angeles.