Young Musicians European Orchestra

Young Musicians European Orchestra (YMEO)
Founded in 2006, YMEO brings together young musicians, aged 17 to 28, from prestigious institutions like Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, Royal College of Music, Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome, and the Kiev Conservatory.

Led by Maestro Paolo Olmi, the orchestra's flexible ensemble size adapts from 25 to 100 players, depending on the repertoire. YMEO has launched the careers of soloists such as Francesca Dego and Kian Soltani (both Deutsche Grammophon artists), and has performed widely, including Easter concerts in Israel and Bethlehem and New Year’s events in China. Notably, in 2017, it became the first Western orchestra to perform in Iran in 50 years. Recognized by the Italian Ministry of Culture, YMEO has toured Albania, Vietnam, Lebanon, and the Congo and recently performed in Rome’s Basilica of Saints Charles and Ambrose, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Nassiriya bombing.