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From the Top

NPR's From the Top showcases the music, stories, and unique humor of America's best young classical musicians.

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Four Hands Piano & Atlanta Music Project

Four Hands Piano & Atlanta Music Project

Clarinetist Alex Laing joins Peter Dugan at the Atlanta Music Project for a program featuring musicians from Georgia! We... Read more

19 Jun 2023

1hr 3mins

Ranked #2

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Magic of the Masters

Magic of the Masters

We're treated to the magical music of Classical masters Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Liszt, and Kreisler. Plus, an 18-year-ol... Read more

29 May 2023

59mins

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Classical Guitar, Sax Quartet, & More

Classical Guitar, Sax Quartet, & More

We meet an award-winning saxophone quartet from Texas. A teen flutist who is also a talented figure skater performs Faur... Read more

8 May 2023

59mins

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Remarkable Teen Musicians & Iconic Arts Leader Deborah Borda

Remarkable Teen Musicians & Iconic Arts Leader Deborah Borda

New York Philharmonic President and CEO Deborah Borda joins Peter Dugan as co-host and shares insights into her iconic c... Read more

24 Apr 2023

1hr 2mins

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Chopin, Barber & Bach on Mandolin

Chopin, Barber & Bach on Mandolin

We meet young musicians from all over the country, from South Carolina to California. A 17-year-old cellist fulfills a c... Read more

10 Apr 2023

59mins

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Celebrating Musicians with Disabilities

Celebrating Musicians with Disabilities

18-year-old violinist and From the Top alum Julia LaGrand co-hosts this special episode dedicated to celebrating the sto... Read more

27 Mar 2023

1hr 1min

Ranked #7

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Terrific Trumpeter, Award-Winning Trio, & More

Terrific Trumpeter, Award-Winning Trio, & More

This week features young musicians studying at the Colburn School in LA. They range from a 14-year-old cellist with a ma... Read more

6 Mar 2023

59mins

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Brahms, Wieniawski, and a Young Pianist

Brahms, Wieniawski, and a Young Pianist

We hear the first work Brahms wrote for a solo instrument and a stunning Wieniawski Polonaise played by a 13-year-old vi... Read more

13 Feb 2023

59mins

Ranked #9

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Black History Month Special Encore

Black History Month Special Encore

In recognition of Black History Month, this highlight program celebrates outstanding performances by Black musicians on ... Read more

6 Feb 2023

59mins

Ranked #10

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Beethoven, Rocket Science, & Coltrane

Beethoven, Rocket Science, & Coltrane

A pianist speaks of his passion for rocket science and his work with NASA, a talented teen violinist plays Beethoven and... Read more

30 Jan 2023

1hr

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