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Two talented young musicians from Mansfield have been chosen to play with the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras (formerly called the Greater Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras) for the 2007/2008 season. The accomplished roster for this special 50th season Includes Matthew Slnno, who plays the viola, and Ross Nelson, who plays the violin. These talented students were selected from more than 705 auditioning children - the highest number of applicants the organization has had in it’s history. The 440 admitted young performers have weekly rehearsals to prepare for performances and tours. They perform in some of Boston's finest venues Including Symphony Hall, Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory, Sanders Theatre at Harvard University, and the Tsal Performance Center at Boston University. Indeed, the BYSO's top orchestra, the Boston Youth Symphony performed Mozart's Cosi fan tutte this month on Jan. 20, in Sanders Hall and the students will share the stage wtth renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma this spring. Additionally, the BYS will tour Internationally for the 19th time this season; In June the students travel to Germany and the Czech Republic, notably performing at the acclaimed Gewandhaus in Leipzig.
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