Alaska Brothers Make Music History at Carnegie Hall

0:00It's April 30th. Welcome to Anchorage News Today, powered by AI. Two brothers from Anchorage, Alaska, are making waves in the classical music world. 17-year-old Andy Zhang and his 15-year-old brother, Kevin, both played violin and just got accepted into the National Youth Orchestra. Programs. They're the first brothers from Alaska to pull this off, heading to Carnegie Hall this July for a huge performance. Andy landed a spot in NYUSA, the top tier for older players, while Kevin made it into NYU II, the training group for younger teens. Right after Carnegie Hall, they'll hit an international tour, taking their skills global from one of the world's most legendary stages. The brothers are thrilled, but new, it wouldn't be easy. Andy called it a massive relief after making it his senior year goal, and Kevin pushed himself to match his brother's level. They poured hundreds of hours into practice, even staying up until 2 a.m. to record each other's audition tapes with pieces like Chakowski and Mendelssohn Concertos.

1:01Their journey started young, backed by parents, teachers, and each other. They've already performed together with the Anchorage Symphony, at Saturday Markets and school orchestras, building over a decade of teamwork. Now, as they gear up for New York, its clear music runs deep in their bond, a universal language carrying them to the next level together.