In addition to the classic concert repertoire, the Young Sound Forum of Central Europe has equally dedicated itself to fostering contemporary music through commissioned compositions as well as performing rarely played pieces by composers ostracized and persecuted by the National Socialist regime from 1933 to 1945.
The Young Sound Forum of Central Europe was founded in 2002 by the German conductor Christoph Altstaedt.
The patrons of the orchestra are Richard von Weizsäcker, Václav Havel and Lech Wałęsa.
In its first five years of existence the Young Sound Forum of Central Europe has been equally recognised for its musical excellence and unique repertoire as well as for its contributions to understanding and reconciliation in Europe between Poland, the Czech Republic and Germany.
Guest conductors of the orchestra have included Sebastian Weigle, Muhai Tang and Krzysztof Penderecki.