Deutscher Freundeskreis europäischer Jugendorchester

Young Euro Classic is an international music festival that has been held every summer at the Konzerthaus Berlin at Gendarmenmarkt since 2000. Under the motto "The Future Plays Here," it provides a globally important platform for youth symphony orchestras from around the world to showcase their talents and celebrate the European classical music tradition as well as its modern developments[2][3].

The festival was initiated by the Deutscher Freundeskreis europäischer Jugendorchester e. V. (DFK). Originally planned as a one-time event, it continued due to its enormous success with an occupancy rate of 72 percent and has since developed into a permanent institution[3].

• International Concerts: For two and a half weeks, orchestras from around the world perform at the Konzerthaus Berlin, presenting programs of the European classical tradition as well as new music from their home countries[2][4].
• Bi- and Multinational Orchestra Foundations: Young Euro Classic initiates and promotes the establishment of new, international youth orchestras, contributing to a more dynamic and competitive orchestral scene[2][3].
• European Composition Prize: The Governing Mayor of Berlin annually awards a composition prize that honors the best world premiere or German premiere, thus encouraging the creation of new musical works[1].

The mission of Young Euro Classic lies in promoting international orchestra Nachwuchs and the European classical music tradition. The festival stands for openness, dialogue, and the integrative function of music, which connects across national and cultural boundaries. It represents values such as freedom, equality, and brotherhood and serves as a model of participation for society and community[2].

• International Networking: By inviting orchestras from around the world and establishing bi- and multinational ensembles, Young Euro Classic promotes international cooperation and cultural exchange[1][3].
• Youth Culture and Audience Development: The festival helps to rejuvenate and diversify the audience for classical music. With an occupancy rate of at least 96 percent and over 25,000 visitors annually, it makes an important contribution to the future of the classical audience[2].
• Partnership Model: Young Euro Classic is based on a partnership model that transcends generations and societies, including musicians, audiences, supporters, civic-minded individuals, the state, and sponsors, thus creating a global network[2].

In addition to concerts in Berlin, projects and performances by Young Euro Classic also take place in other parts of Germany and worldwide, including countries such as China, India, Japan, Brazil, Turkey, and Russia. These international activities provide impulses for the development of the youth orchestra scene worldwide[1].

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Euro_Classic
• 2 - https://young-euro-classic.de/festival/die-idee/
• 3 - https://www.rbb24.de/kultur/beitrag/2024/08/berlin-young-euro-classic-interview-konzerte-orcherster.html
• 4 - https://www.arte.tv/de/videos/121590-004-A/european-union-youth-orchestra/
• 5 - https://young-euro-classic.de