YouTube promotes classical musicians

YouTube continues with its mission of allowing anyone around the globe the chance for public recognition. Classical musicians are allowed to submit two videos demonstrating their ability. These entries will be filtered by a select band of professionals affiliated with the world's leading orchestras.

But once you pass this first hurdle, the competition gets juicier. Now its the YouTube audience that casts its votes on who actually gets the chance to peform at Carnegie Hall. It's very American Idol: being flamboyant is just as important as your musical ability at this stage.

It will probably help YouTube garner a more serious image, beyond the zany amateur productions it has become synonymous with.

Google is probably also counting on monetary benefits from the increase attention and advertising opportunities. It shelled out 1.6+ billion dollars to acquire YouTube; analysts say it should earn back over 200 million dollars within the next year alone.