China launches its first national youth orchestra

The first National Youth Orchestra of China announced its establishment and upcoming national tour in Shanghai earlier this month.

The musicians - 53 female and 52 male, ages 14 to 21 - are Chinese citizens, though some are studying overseas.

After a two-week training in the United States and a concert at Carnegie Hall, they will perform in Beijing, Shanghai and Suzhou, in Jiangsu province, in July.