Asian Youth Orchestra performs at Ho Guom Theatre on August 12 and 13.

The Asian Youth Orchestra (AYO) brings together young musicians from China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and other countries and territories, selected annually through a rigorous technical audition process.

A distinctive feature of AYO is its training model, which combines performance with international exchange. Each summer, members participate in a six-week program, with the first three weeks devoted to rehearsals in Hong Kong (China), followed by a three-week international concert tour with renowned conductors and soloists. This provides young musicians with an opportunity not only to improve their professional skills but also to experience a multicultural working environment.

Notably, young Vietnamese musicians are also part of the AYO community. Their participation serves as a direct bridge between Vietnamese musical talents and the region’s young artistic community, opening up opportunities for young Vietnamese musicians to exchange, learn and develop in an international artistic environment.

Ho Guom Opera House Listed Among World’s 10 Best Opera Houses Ho Guom Opera House, the only representative of Vietnam featured in the list, has been named among the world’s 10 best opera houses, as compiled by the website 10 Best of the World Travel Awards (WTA).

Opera Masterpiece “La Traviata” to Be Staged in Vietnam with More Than 100 Italian Artists La Traviata - Giuseppe Verdi’s more than 170-year-old opera masterpiece - will first be staged by Ho Guom Opera House in coordination with Giuseppe Verdi Trieste Opera House and performed by more than 100 Italian artists on July 30 and 31, 2026.