From The Top

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From The Top is a weekly radio show broadcasted on NPR and showcases the best young classical musicians in the US. The show's host is American pianist, Christopher O'Riley. They have also invited professional musicians such as Joshua Bell, Sarah Chang, Yo-Yo Ma, John Corigliano, etc.

www.fromthetop.org/

They have now expanded to broadcast from Carnegie Hall through PBS. Past episodes can be viewed here:
www.pbs.org/wgbh/fromthetop/pages/

This show has featured some amazing young Classical musicians. These were the most memorable ones for me (one of them I know personally). You can listen to audio segments of their performance and interview. Hope you take the time to listen. Enjoy!

Nadine Sierra (Soprano)
15 year-old opera singer perfomed "O mio babbino caro"
www.fromthetop.org/Programs/Performers.cfm?pid=1761

Melanie Sierra (Voice)
10 year old "Broadway baby"
www.fromthetop.org/Programs/Performers.cfm?pid=1962

Rachel Parker (Soprano)
www.fromthetop.org/Programs/Performers.cfm?pid=1867

Stephen Beus (Piano)
Contestant in 2005 Van Cliburn Competition
www.fromthetop.org/Programs/Performers.cfm?pid=248

Greg Anderson (Piano)
www.fromthetop.org/Programs/Performers.cfm?pid=336

Charles Yang (Violin)
Violinist and aspiring pop singer
www.fromthetop.org/Programs/Performers.cfm?pid=1819

Chloe Trevor (Violin)
www.fromthetop.org/Programs/Performers.cfm?pid=1789

Shannon Lee (Violin)
www.fromthetop.org/Programs/Performers.cfm?pid=2002