A Special DW Report on the European Union Youth Orchestra. Each year, 4000 young people from every country in the European Union compete to become members of one of the most renowned youth orchestras in the world. Only 140 will be accepted. DW observes the orchestra for an entire season, starting with auditions, continuing through rehearsals and going on the road for performances in the major European cities.

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