The ECHO scheme for young composers aims to offer to two emerging composers' commissions and performance opportunities in major halls, working with leading orchestras. The artists write a piece of 15-25 minutes, rehearsed with, and performed by multiple international symphonic orchestras and ensembles. The scheme includes several residency and rehearsal periods, professional recordings, training opportunities, and broad networking.

The first pilot project will take place across the seasons 24/25 and 25/26, features the composers Yiran Zhao and Igor C Silva and is supported by the Ernst von Siemens Foundation.