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Hochstein’s Youth Symphony Orchestra toured Germany and the Czech Republic during spring break of 2022 -  performing three concerts in a variety of venues in Berlin, Leipzig, and Prague. In Spring 2024, HYSO toured Italy!

The 2024 tour included performances in Rome, Florence, and Cremona - along with visits to Vatican City, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, La Scala Opera House in Milan, and much more!

HYSO goes on tour every other season, with recent tours taking us to Austria, France, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain. We don’t require our students to attend the tour, but we highly recommend this wonderful musical and cultural opportunity.

 

HYSO Tour History

Under the direction of Nancy Strelau, HYSO made its first performance tour in 2001, traveling and performing in Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck and Salzburg, Austria. 

The orchestra made its Carnegie Hall debut in New York City in April 2002 and was a featured performer at the New York State Music Educators Convention in November 2003 and 2008.  

HYSO toured northern France in 2004, performing in Normandy and Paris.  

In April 2006 the orchestra traveled to Germany and the Czech Republic, performing in Berlin, Dresden, Leipzig and Novy Bor.  In April 2009 the group presented concerts in Rome, Florence, Cremona, Italy and in Weggis, Switzerland.   

In 2011, the group toured southern Ireland performing benefit concerts in Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny, and Bray. 

In April 2014, under the direction of Casey Springstead, HYSO toured Normandy and Paris, France representing the state of New York at the "American Celebration of Music," with performances commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion and the Liberation of France.

The HYSO toured Austria and Germany in the spring of 2016. Click here to see posts from the Austria and Germany tour on Facebook!

In March and April, 2018, HYSO toured Spain & Portugal. Click here to see posts from their tour of Portugal & Spain on Facebook!

The HYSO was scheduled to tour Germany and the Czech Republic in April 2020, but the tour was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The April 2022 tour visited these same cities that were missed in 2020 - Berlin, Leipzig, and Prague.

The 2024 tour included performances in Rome, Florence, and Cremona, Italy. Click here to read a press release about the 2024 HYSO Tour.

Interested in auditioning for HYSO?
Click here for audition information.

 

Photos from Past HYSO Tours

HYSO Tours France and Normandy 2014

HYSO Tours France and Normandy 2014

In 2014, the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra participated in "American Celebration of Music" in France, commemorating the 70th Anniversary of D-Day.
HYSO Tours France and Normandy 2014
HYSO Tours France and Normandy 2014

HYSO Tours France and Normandy 2014

In 2014, the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra participated in "American Celebration of Music" in France, commemorating the 70th Anniversary of D-Day.
HYSO Tours France and Normandy 2014
HYSO Tours France and Normandy 2014

HYSO Tours France and Normandy 2014

In 2014, the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra participated in "American Celebration of Music" in France, commemorating the 70th Anniversary of D-Day.
HYSO Tours France and Normandy 2014
HYSO Tours France and Normandy 2014

HYSO Tours France and Normandy 2014

In 2014, the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra participated in "American Celebration of Music" in France, commemorating the 70th Anniversary of D-Day.
HYSO Tours France and Normandy 2014
HYSO Tours Germany & Austria 2016

HYSO Tours Germany & Austria 2016

On Sunday, March 27, 2016, the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra began their tour of Austria and Germany, with concerts in Vienna and Salzburg.
HYSO Tours Germany & Austria 2016
HYSO Tours Germany & Austria 2016

HYSO Tours Germany & Austria 2016

On Sunday, March 27, 2016, the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra began their tour of Austria and Germany, with concerts in Vienna and Salzburg.
HYSO Tours Germany & Austria 2016
HYSO Tours Germany & Austria 2016

HYSO Tours Germany & Austria 2016

On Sunday, March 27, 2016, the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra began their tour of Austria and Germany, with concerts in Vienna and Salzburg.
HYSO Tours Germany & Austria 2016
HYSO Tours Germany & Austria 2016

HYSO Tours Germany & Austria 2016

On Sunday, March 27, 2016, the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra began their tour of Austria and Germany, with concerts in Vienna and Salzburg.
HYSO Tours Germany & Austria 2016
HYSO Tours Germany & Austria 2016

HYSO Tours Germany & Austria 2016

On Sunday, March 27, 2016, the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra began their tour of Austria and Germany, with concerts in Vienna and Salzburg.
HYSO Tours Germany & Austria 2016
HYSO Tours Germany & Austria 2016

HYSO Tours Germany & Austria 2016

On Sunday, March 27, 2016, the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra began their tour of Austria and Germany, with concerts in Vienna and Salzburg.
HYSO Tours Germany & Austria 2016
HYSO Tours Portugal & Spain 2018

HYSO Tours Portugal & Spain 2018

From March 31–April 8, 2018, the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra toured Portugal and Spain, with performances in Lisbon, Seville, and Madrid.
HYSO Tours Portugal & Spain 2018
HYSO Tours Portugal & Spain 2018

HYSO Tours Portugal & Spain 2018

From March 31–April 8, 2018, the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra toured Portugal and Spain, with performances in Lisbon, Seville, and Madrid.
HYSO Tours Portugal & Spain 2018
HYSO Tours Portugal & Spain 2018

HYSO Tours Portugal & Spain 2018

From March 31–April 8, 2018, the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra toured Portugal and Spain, with performances in Lisbon, Seville, and Madrid.
HYSO Tours Portugal & Spain 2018
HYSO Tours Portugal & Spain 2018

HYSO Tours Portugal & Spain 2018

From March 31–April 8, 2018, the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra toured Portugal and Spain, with performances in Lisbon, Seville, and Madrid.
HYSO Tours Portugal & Spain 2018
HYSO Tours Portugal & Spain 2018

HYSO Tours Portugal & Spain 2018

From March 31–April 8, 2018, the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra toured Portugal and Spain, with performances in Lisbon, Seville, and Madrid.
HYSO Tours Portugal & Spain 2018
HYSO Tours Portugal & Spain 2018

HYSO Tours Portugal & Spain 2018

From March 31–April 8, 2018, the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra toured Portugal and Spain, with performances in Lisbon, Seville, and Madrid.
HYSO Tours Portugal & Spain 2018
HYSO Tours Germany & Czech Republic 2022

HYSO Tours Germany & Czech Republic 2022

The Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra toured Germany and the Czech Republic during spring break of 2022 -  performing concerts in Berlin, Leipzig, and Prague. 
HYSO Tours Germany & Czech Republic 2022
HYSO Tours Germany & Czech Republic 2022

HYSO Tours Germany & Czech Republic 2022

The Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra toured Germany and the Czech Republic during spring break of 2022 -  performing concerts in Berlin, Leipzig, and Prague. 
HYSO Tours Germany & Czech Republic 2022
HYSO Tours Germany & Czech Republic 2022

HYSO Tours Germany & Czech Republic 2022

The Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra toured Germany and the Czech Republic during spring break of 2022 -  performing concerts in Berlin, Leipzig, and Prague. 
HYSO Tours Germany & Czech Republic 2022
HYSO Tours Germany & Czech Republic 2022

HYSO Tours Germany & Czech Republic 2022

The Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra toured Germany and the Czech Republic during spring break of 2022 -  performing concerts in Berlin, Leipzig, and Prague. 
HYSO Tours Germany & Czech Republic 2022