The Ankara Youth Symphony Orchestra was founded by Orhun Orhon. The orchestra consists primarily of young musicians in Ankara, in addition to a small number of professional musicians from respectable musical institutions. Supported by various musical academies, the AGSO acts as an orchestral academy where professional musicians pass their experience and knowledge to younger colleagues, and where music students of different institutions connect more easily with each other. The orchestra was previously nominated for the Best Orchestra of the Year award in the Donizetti Music Awards. Barış Demirezer is the principal conductor and the general music director of the orchestra.