Six South Korean finalists that might make the YouTube Symphony Orchestra.Video-sharing Web site YouTube is inviting netizens to choose members of the world's first online orchestra project, YouTube Symphony Orchestra. A total of 200 finalists, including six South Koreans, have been chosen. Online votes continue through 2 p.m., Feb. 23 (local time) for the selection of 80 members who will perform at Carnegie Hall, New York, in April.
Last December, YouTube called for professional and amateur musicians of all ages, locations and instruments to audition via a video performance of ``Internet Symphony Eroica,'' a new piece written for the occasion by the renowned Chinese composer Tan Dun.
Over 4,000 video clips from some 70 countries were submitted. A judging panel of established musicians selected the 200 finalists. The top 80 to win the most votes from netizens will have the chance to make a three-day trip to New York and perform under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas, music director of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra.
Of the finalists, six Koreans represent the largest group from the Asia Pacific region. Comprising a cellist, violinist, cymbalist, snare drummer, vibraphonist and percussionist, they are the fifth largest group after 93 American finalists, eight Germans, eight Spaniards and seven Russians.
Popular Korean and Korean-American artists such as cellist Han-na Chang, pianist Lim Dong-hyek and violist Richard Yongjae O'Neill showed enthusiasm for the project in video messages. International superstar Lang Lang and local cosmetics brand Amore Pacific, among others, are sponsoring the event.Visit www.youtube.com/symphonykr (Korean) or www.youtube.com/symphony (English) to vote.
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