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From the Top

NPR
Interlochen Center For the Arts
Schubert
Chopin
Cincinnati
American Classical Music
Mozart
Juilliard School
Laguardia High School For the Performing Arts
Sphinx Organization
Sphinx Virtuosi
Music Education
Minnesota Orchestra
Twin Cities
Rock Music
Mcphail Guitar Quartet
Tico Tico No Fuba
The Swan
Costa Rica
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Nikolai Metner

From the Top showcases the music, stories, and unique insights of America's finest young classical musicians.

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We meet a teen cellist from a large musical family who performs a theatrical piece by Cassadó. An 18-year-old saxophone player with a commitment to community engagement delivers a moving Elegy by Fauré.

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A dedicated teen violinist and poet performs Amy Beach’s passionate Romance. A clarinetist describes a moment discovering complete silence out in nature and how he draws on that feeling in his performance of Debussy.

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A wonderful teen violinist who has lived all over the world performs Debussy. A 17-year-old saxophone player from Texas shares how he found his first instrument in a pawn shop and hasn’t put the sax down since. He performs an exquisite Rhapsody by An... more

Today’s episode is dominated by instruments you’d find in a high school band room and many of our featured teen artists discovered their love for performing through school music programs. We meet a tuba player and a trombonist who followed their pass... more

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Recent Guests

Sanket Van Kylapati
17-year-old saxophonist from Weston, Massachusetts.
Episode: Dramatic Cello & Saxophone Elegy
Benjamin Smith
18-year-old Canadian-born cellist from Columbia, Missouri, pursuing music performance in college.
Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist
Episode: Dramatic Cello & Saxophone Elegy
Abigail Regwa
19-year-old violinist and Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist
Jack Kent Cooke Young Artists
Episode: Debussy and Rhapsody for Alto Sax
Nicholas Rossi
17-year-old saxophonist and Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist
Jack Kent Cooke Young Artists
Episode: Debussy and Rhapsody for Alto Sax
Devin Spalding
17-year-old trombonist and Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist from Tomball, Texas
Episode: Band Room to Recording Studio
Zaylin Bain
17-year-old marimbist and Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist from DeLeon, Texas
Episode: Band Room to Recording Studio
June Eichholt
18-year-old tuba player from Colleyville, Texas
Episode: Band Room to Recording Studio
Michelle Cann
Grammy Award-winning pianist and From the Top alum
Episode: Black Voices in Classical Music with Alex Laing
Quentin Blache
Composer and cellist based in Los Angeles, California
Episode: Black Voices in Classical Music with Alex Laing

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 238 ratings
  • Magnificent

    The music is incredible. The interview with the musicians reveal the heart and intellect behind that music. Impressive for sure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DC Wash
    United States4 years ago
  • The host!

    The new host Peter Dugan makes this show even better! So happy he’s at the helm leading the new generation with an open heart and keen ear.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JuilliardVoice
    United States4 years ago
  • I wish I could here the episodes of From the Top with Christopher O’Riley

    I would like to hear the older episodes of From the Top. I like the new ones but the old ones would hear me good to hear to from the past I wish I would put the rest of the seasons on there I wish Y’all would put the older episodes own here the new ones are great wish I could here the older eppsodes episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    canie bug
    United States4 years ago
  • An institution

    Great show, esp the Christopher O’Reilly episodes before 2018

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pete Trg
    United States5 years ago
  • Where is the rest of the episodes of from the top

    I wish Y’all would put the older episodes own here the new ones are great wish I could here the older eppsodes episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    canie bug
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners admire the impressive talent showcased in each episode, highlighting the inspiring stories of young musicians.
Many appreciate the educational focus of the show, which emphasizes diversity and inclusion in classical music.
The new host, Peter Dugan, is well-received for his engaging approach and heartfelt connection to the music and musicians.
There are calls for additional episodes or earlier seasons to be made available, illustrating a strong interest in the show's broader legacy.

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Debussy and Rhapsody for Alto Sax
Q: How would you say your heritage defines you?
Abby expresses that her heritage plays a crucial role in her identity, affecting how she interacts with others and her sense of representation.
Debussy and Rhapsody for Alto Sax
Q: Where are you from, Abby?
Abby shares her complex background involving California, the DMV area, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Boston.
Band Room to Recording Studio
Q: What specific advice would you give another teenager who's facing similar hurdles?
Just keep practicing, and getting good will get you out of that hole. Applying for as many scholarships as you can.
Band Room to Recording Studio
Q: What was it like at first to live away from home and to be in such a different world where music really is the center of your life?
It was exciting initially but eventually I got homesick. However, I really enjoy being here surrounded by other talented musicians, which motivates me to keep going.
Composer Jessie Montgomery and more Black Voices in Classical Music
Q: What does it mean to honor the composer in a time when you're still creating?
Jessie Montgomery shares her journey into composing as a response to feeling limited in her interpretive skills, emphasizing the ongoing nature of composition and the living quality of music.

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This podcast features America's most talented young classical musicians, showcasing their music, stories, and unique perspectives. Each episode revolves around the journeys of aspiring musicians, emphasizing their passion for music, personal growth, and the various challenges they face. Notable discussions often highlight the underrepresentation of diverse voices in classical music and the role of community support in nurturing talent. The series not only entertains but informs, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of youth, music education, and social impact within the classic music sphere.

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1. Sanket Van Kylapati
2. Benjamin Smith
3. Abigail Regwa
4. Nicholas Rossi
5. Devin Spalding
6. Zaylin Bain
7. June Eichholt
8. Michelle Cann

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