Maestro Yuri Bashmet invited young talents in the Russian Youth Symphony Orchestra, told Channel Nine. Students of music schools were given this honorable right, having won in first national competition. He was devoted to music and is a part of the Cultural Olympiad «Sochi 2014».
The selection was tough. The competition was held in 13 specialties, including violin, cello, bassoon, and trumpet. Within seven months the performers of classical music from around the country demonstrated their skills. But the list of finalists included only 60 musicians.
The first performance of the All-Russian Youth Symphony Orchestra will be held in Sochi on 28 and 29 November.