KHI Donates HK$40,000 to Asian Youth Orchestra

Kosmopolito Hotels International has presented HK$40,000 to the Asian Youth Orchestra (AYO).

The scholarship was presented to two young musicians - Chen Xun (Flute, China) and Michele Khor (Violin, Malaysia) who are part of the 104-member AYO team.

“Music brings people together regardless of their race and creed; and we are proud to be associated with AYO; and to play our part in ensuring that young people are given the opportunity to pursue their passion for music. Our sponsorship for Xun Chen and Michele Khor will be used to fund their tuition and other expenses throughout the three week Rehearsal Camp,” said Winnie Chiu, President and Executive Director of Kosmopolito Hotels International who is also the youngest member of the board of governors of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Society Limited, The Friends of the Hong Kong Arts Centre, the Hong Kong United Youth Association Limited (HKUYA), The Y.Elites Group and The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce.

“KHI has always been active in supporting causes that are geared towards the betterment of the society and in supporting the younger generation to better equipped themselves either through higher learning or in this instance acquiring a specific skill,” Winnie added.

Asian Youth Orchestra

The Asian Youth Orchestra is an orchestral summer program that annually brings together 100 finest pre-professional musicians from 17 to 27 years old, in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Chosen through highly competitive auditions held throughout the region, they are together for six weeks each summer, initially for a three week Rehearsal Camp, then to perform on tour for three weeks with major international solo artists and conductors.

This year’s tour will include 13 concerts in Hong Kong, Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Xi’an, Taipei, Gunma, Sendai and Tokyo.

A staggering 20,000 musicians, ranging in age from 17 to 27, have auditioned for AYO. Those selected for the full scholarship program study with an exceptional artist-faculty of principal players from the Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, National, San Francisco and Pittsburgh symphony orchestras, Brussels' Monnaie Opera, the Triple Helix Trio, and the Boston and Peabody conservatories.

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