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From the Top

NPR
Classical Music
From the Top
Music Education
Beethoven
Music
Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
Music Therapy
Black Voices In Classical Music
Violin
Jack Kent Cooke Young Artists
Chopin
Florence Price
Earth Day
Jazz Music
Piano
Bach
Juilliard School
USC Brain and Creativity Institute
Rachmaninoff
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Music and stories from America’s best young classical musicians.

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A talented 12-year-old cellist performs The Swan by Saint-Saëns, a flutist with a passion for marine biology plays a dreamy Fantasie by Hüe, and the winner of Interlochen Arts Academy’s Concerto Competition performs a difficult but rewarding work by ... more

We meet a percussionist from the famous LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts who gives a tour of the marimba to Peter Dugan, a 13-year-old cellist who loves both ballet and music, and a pianist who relates with the emotions of Schubert.

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A teen quartet plays Mozart, a 15-year-old flutist shares why her instrument is a dependable friend, and a violinist plays a Kreisler arrangement and draws connections between science and art.

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Peter collaborates with a 16-year-old violinist on an elegant rag. We hear Poulenc's trio for oboe, bassoon, and piano and meet one of Texas’ premier high school orchestras who perform Shostakovich.

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Recent Guests

Cameron Renshaw
12-year-old cellist from Byron Center, Michigan.
Episode: The Swan & More from Michigan: Part I
Jian Kim
18-year-old flutist from Rochester, Michigan.
Episode: The Swan & More from Michigan: Part I
Ari Hahn
17-year-old violinist from Harrison, Virginia.
Episode: The Swan & More from Michigan: Part I
Jacqueline Rodenbeck
16-year-old violinist from Tucson, Arizona
From the Top guest
Episode: Let’s Get Together: Texas Youth Orchestra & More
Hannah Cho
16-year-old oboist from Tustin, California
From the Top guest
Episode: Let’s Get Together: Texas Youth Orchestra & More
Ariana Kim
16-year-old bassoonist from Irvine, California
From the Top guest
Episode: Let’s Get Together: Texas Youth Orchestra & More
Peter Kim
Concert Master, 17-year-old violinist, Westwood Symphony Orchestra
Westwood Symphony Orchestra
Episode: Let’s Get Together: Texas Youth Orchestra & More
Yo-Chen Zhang
Principal Cellist, 17-year-old
Westwood Symphony Orchestra
Episode: Let’s Get Together: Texas Youth Orchestra & More
Joshua Thompson
Conductor of Westwood Symphony Orchestra
Westwood Symphony Orchestra
Episode: Let’s Get Together: Texas Youth Orchestra & More

Host

Peter Dugan
Host of From the Top

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 248 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 States5 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

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    canie bug
    United States5 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

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-quality performances and insightful guest conversations are consistently highlighted.
Audience appreciation for cross-genre collaborations and the mix of music and storytelling.
Listeners praise the host's approachable style and warmth.
Many wish for more archival episodes to be available and note occasional audio issues in some episodes.
Positive feedback on accessibility and inclusion themes in disability-focused episodes.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Viola Power and a Young Pianist
Q: Well, I'm curious to learn a little bit more about you, Bella. Where did you grow up?
Bella grew up in China and moved to the United States, visiting with family and studying music while pursuing her education and performance career.
Kreisler and Childhood on a Farm
Q: What draws you to Kreisler's music and how do you approach the mischief in the caprice?
The guest explains that the playful, mischievous character of Kreisler's writing invites a performative interpretive approach, balancing charm with precision to bring out the humor in the scherzando sections.
Countertenor’s Lullaby and an Irish Violist
Q: What have you brought to sing?
Casey Shopflocker explains the choice of Ivor Gurney's Sleep, highlighting its haunting quality and the emotional depth drawn from Gurney's wartime traumas and the poem's relationship to sleep, which informs his interpretation as a Countertenor.
Beethoven and Singing Trombone
Q: Haley, it's clear that you love learning. Have you ever been in the other role as a teacher?
Yes, Haley started teaching two students as a side venture, learned to appreciate music teachers, and began translating that experience into her own practice.
Film Scores to Brahms Viola
Q: Tell me a bit about the music we just heard. What drew you to Korngold and this concerto?
Cecilia describes her long-standing fascination with Korngold, starting with his film scores from the Hollywood Golden Age, and how a sister's recommendation and listening to Gil Shaham recordings led her to the violin concerto.

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Frequently Asked Questions About From the Top

What is From the Top about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series spotlights exceptionally talented young classical musicians, pairing intimate conversations about practice, training, and personal journeys with live performances. Episodes frequently weave in themes like mentorship, family support, and the healing or transformative power of music, often highlighting plans for future study and professional avenues. Notable throughlines include cross-genre collaborations, the role of disability and neurodiversity in artistic growth, and the balance between rigorous technique and expressive interpretation. The show also stands out for its archival longevity and commitment to accessibility, with guests ranging from Juilliard-affiliated students to regional prodigies and emerging composers, all unit... more

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From the Top launched 21 years ago and published 54 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on From the Top include:

1. Cameron Renshaw
2. Jian Kim
3. Ari Hahn
4. Jacqueline Rodenbeck
5. Hannah Cho
6. Ariana Kim
7. Peter Kim
8. Yo-Chen Zhang

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