New York event unites cultures through music

United by musical instruments and shared melodies, over 700 young musicians from around the world participated in the World Orchestra Week in New York from Aug 1 to 7.

Over seven consecutive days in Carnegie Hall, youth orchestras took turns performing on stage, collaborating with top conductors and soloists.

Five youth orchestras from Africa, Asia, Europe and South America collaborated with US orchestras in New York City. Participants included the National Children's Symphony of Venezuela, Beijing Youth Orchestra and the National Youth Orchestra of the USA, or NYO-USA.