Bringing 1,500 young musicians together, "Young Euro Classics" kicked off in Berlin today. The organization of the 16th year of the festival was initiated by the German Minister of Foreign Affairs, Frank-Water Steinmeier. Eighteen orchestras from 40 countries including China and Ukraine will give concerts over the course of the festival. The Turkish National Youth Philarmonic Orchestra will also perform at Konserthaus Berlin. The festival will end on Aug. 23.When: Until Aug. 16 Where: Berlin