Three Meriden musicians have been selected to tour with the prestigious Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) in 2025, gaining remarkable world-class experience as young pre-professional musicians.
Year 12 student Teresa Yang will perform at venues across Europe, including the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and the Musikverein in Vienna.
Meanwhile Year 10 students Nerissa Du and Sharon Zhao will join the Australian Summer Season tour in Queensland, performing under British conductor Kerem Hasan alongside concert violinist Emily Sun.
The orchestra will perform The Chairman Dances, by John Adams, Fantasie im Wintergarten by Elena Kats-Chernin and Ein Heldenleben by Richard Strauss.
“I see this tour as a stepping stone in my journey towards a career as a professional musician,” says Nerissa, who joins the AYO for the first time and is looking forward to learning new repertoire.
“I think it will be an extremely eye-opening experience that will further fuel my passion for music.”
Sharon, who also dreams of pursuing a career in music, says: “As a violinist, I’ve come to realise the immense impact music has in shaping our lives and bringing us together.”
Sharon is also excited to perform alongside a full symphony orchestra and to work with Emily Sun. “Emily has profoundly influenced my musical pathway, and I can’t wait to learn even more from her during this tour.”
