Take a musical journey across Europe as the Peninsula Youth Orchestra performs side-by-side with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. This inspiring one-hour concert features English Folk Song Suite by Ralph Vaughan Williams, movements III and IV from Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5 “Reformation,” and Ernesto Lecuona’s vibrant Andalucía Suite. Watch as Soundscapes’ advancing young musicians sit beside their professional counterparts, experiencing the joy of discovery, mentorship, and music-making that transports audiences across borders and into the heart of the orchestra.
The Peninsula Youth Orchestra (PYO) is a Soundscapes program that offers advanced student musicians opportunities to perform significant orchestral repertoire while building discipline, teamwork, and artistic excellence. PYO is open to music students across the community and operates on a sliding-scale tuition model to ensure access for all.
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra (VSO) is recognized as one of the nation’s premier regional orchestras, inspiring and enriching lives through the transformative power of music. The VSO performs masterworks, pops, and education concerts across Hampton Roads under the leadership of internationally acclaimed conductors and artists. Learn more about the Virginia Symphony's education initiatives.
