
From the Top showcases the music, stories, and unique insights of America's finest young classical musicians.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 54 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicPerforming ArtsArts | |||

We’re back at the famous FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. A teenage violinist performs Kreisler and a young soprano who shares her journey from Gospel to classical voice. Plus, guest artist KJ Willis, a talented soul singer who is currently fe... more
FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama has played a role in some of the most iconic recordings in American popular music history. Today it hosts From the Top and the next generation of classical musicians. We meet a 13-year-old bluegrass banjo player... more
A young pianist describes how she finds inspiration in nature and performs Liszt’s Transcendental Etude. A saxophone quartet from North Texas share how winning the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition has boosted their confidence. Our Flashbac... more
We meet an imaginative 13-year-old oboist who draws on colors, shapes, and stories in her performance of Marcello’s Oboe Concerto. An 18-year-old violist draws on his multicultural background in his performance of Bach and shares how he’s using music... more
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The music is incredible. The interview with the musicians reveal the heart and intellect behind that music. Impressive for sure.
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.
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
Great show, esp the Christopher O’Reilly episodes before 2018
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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This program features conversations with exceptionally talented young classical musicians and their collaborators, highlighting their personal journeys, practice routines, and the emotional journeys behind high-level performances. Episodes frequently explore themes like collaboration across instruments, overcoming challenges, mentorship, and the role of music education and community in developing young artists. The show often blends intimate interviews with live performances or demonstrations, revealing how these youths balance rigorous training with creative exploration, identity, and social engagement. A few episodes emphasize diversity in classical music, cross-genre exploration, and the broader impact of music education on communities. ... more
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Recent guests on From the Top include:
1. KJ Willis
2. Henry Joseph Hewitt
3. Madeleine Cagle
4. Alex Davis
5. Evelyn Shang-Ci Yang
6. Darshan Senthil Kumar
7. Alex Walker
8. Sihishnu Satish
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