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We explore repertoire from major and minor keys, highlighting how young artists express the character and nuance that each represent.
 
We hear a teen cellist perform a bright and sunny work with ties to both the Baroque and Romantic eras, a young violinist brings a dark and stormy Beethoven Sonata, and a 17-year-old pianist performs a major fugue from the Well-Tempered Clavier.
 
We meet a 16-year-old composer from Chicago who is mentored by composer Jessie Montgomery and is also passionate about architecture. We hear a soprano perform a love song by Debussy. Finally, we meet a teen cellist who performs Shostakovich’s dynamic Cello Sonata in D Minor.

Nicholas Kim, 17, Cello, from Fort Lee, New Jersey

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. 

Nicholas Kim, 17, Cello, from Fort Lee, New Jersey

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