50 episodes
From the Top NPR
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4.6 • 135 Ratings
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NPR's From the Top showcases the music, stories, and unique humor of America's best young classical musicians.
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A Teenage Piano Trio, Beethoven, & A Talented Young Vocalist
One of the strongest teenage piano trios in the country performs Beethoven with passion and precision. They're joined by a young vocalist performing Shakespeare, and a 15-year-old violinist who might be an orchestral conductor someday.
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Shostakovich, an 11-year-old Guitarist, & New Music
Charismatic violinist Charles Yang co-hosts a program that features a cheerful 11-year-old guitarist, a spirited performance of Shostakovich, and an imaginative 18-year-old's new music for quartet.
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Brahms, Gershwin, & Rachmaninoff with Pianist Orli Shaham
Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue is a favorite of many, and this week we have a brilliant performance of this work by two young marimba players. Listen also for a 14-year-old pianist performing Rachmaninoff, and a stunning performance of Brahms by a young violist. Guest Hosted by Orli Shaham.
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Mozart, Liszt, and more with Pianist Orli Shaham
Pianist Orli Shaham hosts From the Top with inspiring young musicians performing Mozart, Liszt, and more.
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Vijay Gupta performs Gluck with Peter Dugan
Violinist Vijay Gupta and pianist Peter Dugan perform "Dance of the Blessed Spirits" from Orfeo and Euridice by Christoph Willibald Gluck.
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Vijay Gupta and Peter Dugan host from Beverly Hills, California
Violinist and social activist, Vijay Gupta co-hosts this program with pianist Peter Dugan from the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
Customer Reviews
The best!
I look forward to From the Top each week. These young musicians are incredibly inspiring and the host, Peter, is a breath of fresh air!
Fantastic show
I love From the Top.The most recent show, “Shostakovich, and 11-year-old guitarist, and new music,” was just superb.All of the young musicians played beautifully and I really loved their interviews. Thank you for all you do.
Impressive
The musicians are definitely impressive. Interesting selection of music. Interesting to get to know the performers a bit. Love the episodes where alumni are interviewed.