A little while ago I wrote a post about the wonderful collaborative project, the YouTube Symphony Orchestra. Musicians from all over the world were invited to audition online, and were selected to play together in New York in April this year.
Here’s the line-up of YouTube Symphony Orchestra musicians
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The video makes me smile; so many different nationalities represented, all collaborating in this project, transcending language barriers with their music.
Equally as interesting is the unique way each musician has chosen to introduce themselves in their video, giving a brief glimpse into their world, adding their own graphics and sound.
Over 3,000 people from over 40 countries auditioned for just 90 prize slots in the orchestra. I know some people think this is gimmicky, but I like it.