Newly appointed Music Director Carlos Izcaray talks with Director of Community Engagement Alice Dutton about his background, and his plans for the future of AYS.

Podcast: Meet the Music Director

AYS Pre-Concert Podcast
Carlos Izcaray, Music Director
Alice Dutton, Director of Community Engagement

PreConcert Podcast with Maestro Izcaray

Excerpts from
For A Younger Self
by Kris Bowers
featuring Charles Yang

Performed and Commissioned by
American Youth Symphony
Music Director, Carlos Izcaray

Premiered at Walt Disney Concert Hall
February 8, 2020

Filmed at Walt Disney Concert Hall, courtesy of the LA Phil.

1st Movement: 0:00 - 1:00
2nd movement: 1:01 - 2:30 
3rd movement: 2:31 - 6:18

For A Younger Self Excerpt by Kris Bowers

The American Youth Symphony’s mission is to inspire the future of classical music by providing landmark fellowships to virtuosic young adults and exceptional, innovative, and free concerts to the Los Angeles community.

Competitively selected, our orchestra is comprised of 100 musicians who represent extraordinary talent from all over the world. By offering our community remarkable concerts at world-class venues, we remain committed to creating access and opportunity for everyone to experience the inspiration of this beautiful art form.

2301 Rosecrans, Ste 2160, El Segundo, CA 90245  |  Phone: (310) 470 – 2332

For A Younger Self Excerpt by Kris Bowers

American Youth Symphony

Related tracks