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Ruby Ngọc Minh performing viola in Moscow
Project / 2026

World Youth
Orchestra

IV Festival of the World Youth Orchestras · Moscow, Russia

RoleViola
Dates21–23 August 2026
Artistic directionYuri Bashmet
Project note

Moscow

A meeting point for young musicians and a shared orchestral voice.

Ruby joined the World Youth Orchestra for the IV Festival of the World Youth Orchestras in Moscow. The project brought together young musicians from different countries for rehearsals and public performances, culminating in concerts from 21 to 23 August under the artistic direction of Yuri Bashmet.

Performance videos
Photo journal
Ruby Ngọc Minh performing viola with the World Youth Orchestra
World Youth Orchestra musicians in Moscow
Ruby Ngọc Minh in the viola section
World Youth Orchestra finale
World Youth Orchestra in concert
Festival stage in Moscow
The orchestra performing on the Mozart stage
World Youth Orchestra on the festival stage
Ruby Ngọc Minh performing with the string section
World Youth Orchestra final applause
Ruby Ngọc Minh with viola after the performance
People behind the project
Ruby Ngọc Minh with a fellow violinist before the concert
Ruby Ngọc Minh with fellow musicians in the concert hall
Ruby Ngọc Minh and fellow musicians on the Moscow festival stage
Ruby Ngọc Minh with the orchestra backstage
Ruby Ngọc Minh and fellow musicians during the festival
String musicians of the World Youth Orchestra
Ruby Ngọc Minh backstage with a fellow musician

“In an orchestra, listening is as essential as playing.”

World Youth Orchestra · Moscow