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We're celebrating Earth Day and the power of music to connect us with nature and our communities. We’re meeting five young artists who worked with From the Top mentors to create projects that explored their interest in both music and the environment. We also enjoy their phenomenal musicianship. Our co-hosts are musicians, educators, eco artists, and sisters, Josie and Sophie Davis, who were part of the group of professionals mentoring today’s young artists. 
 
We meet a teen who has turned scientific data and graphs into music, a composer who is inspired by conservation land in his hometown in Maine, and a violinist who worked with children to turn ideas and artwork into a real garden. A teen composer describes working with elementary school kids to create instruments out of trash and we hear from an 18-year-old violinist who reflects on the recent fires in her community of Altadena, California.


Holly Lacey, 18, Violin, from South Pasadena, CA

Daniel Gilliam talks with Tessa Lark, Anne Richardson and Rob Simonds about their upcoming performances with the Louisville Orchestra.

Tessa Lark, Anne Richardson and Rob Simonds

From La Jolla, California, this week’s From the Top features renowned violinist and social justice advocate Vijay Gupta as guest host. Along with co-host Michelle Cann, they’ll introduce us to the incredible San Diego Youth Symphony Chamber Orchestra, a young cellist who shares how studying the cello has helped him stand up for what he believes in, and a pianist who was a prize winner in Russia’s famous Tchaikovsky Competition.

Show 371 - Welcome

From the Top is America’s largest national platform celebrating the stories, talents, and character of classically-trained young musicians. Through live events, NPR and YouTube broadcasts, scholarships, and leadership programs, we empower these extraordinary young people to engage and inspire music lovers of all ages.

We hope you enjoy hearing the stories and music from NPR's From the Top with host Christopher O'Riley, the most popular weekly classical music program on public radio. 

Holly Lacey, 18, Violin, from South Pasadena, CA

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