From the Top

From the Top, the preeminent showcase for young musicians comes to the Carnegie Music Hall in Pittsburgh. The popular NPR program hosted by acclaimed pianist Christopher O'Riley will feature the amazing performances and captivating personal stories of extraordinary young classical musicians from across the country.

Now in its twelfth year on air, From the Top has featured prominent guest artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Hilary Hahn, Béla Fleck, Sir James Galway, Jake Shimabukuro, Michael Feinstein, and more. Alumni of From the Top are now popping up in the country’s top orchestras and emerging with solo careers. From the Top also encourages its young performers to share their music with new audiences and give back to their communities.

From the Top's 2011-12 National Tour is sponsored by U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management.

This episode is presented by the School of Music at Carnegie Mellon University with local media sponsor Classical WQED 89.3 FM (From the Top airs locally on Classical WQED-FM 89.3 on Saturdays at 5pm).