With its sophisticated programming, performances in one of the world’s greatest concert halls, superb musical leadership under The Marica and Jan Vilcek Music Director Andrew J. Kim, new works commissioned of the nation’s best young composers, outstanding soloists, and professional-level attitude, the Grammy Award winning New York Youth Symphony Orchestra sets itself apart as one of the finest ensembles in the nation.
The orchestra released their first professional recording album on Avie Records during the Covid-19 pandemic featuring pianist Michelle Cann, which won the 2022 Grammy for Best Orchestral Performance. The album can streamed/purchased here.
The orchestra has played around the world in places such as Spain, Argentina, and Greece. The orchestra also has made many TV appearances on CNN, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Good Day NY and Good Morning America.
Support our wonderful group of musicians by being in the audience at one or more of our performances this season.
The McCrindle Concert
Carnegie Hall
March 8, 2026 at 2pm
featuring Joshua Roman, cello
Season Finale
Carnegie Hall
May 25, 2026 at 2pm
featuring Noah Bendix-Balgley, violin
An ensemble that is welcoming and enriching simultaneously maintains a professional standard that is very rarely seen across youth orchestras. I have always considered myself fortunate to have spent one day of my week at DiMenna or Carnegie for the past four years!
Christopher LeDoux, Trumpet
Photo Credit: Evelyn Freja
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