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Teen Singers Shine in Houston
This week, talented teen voices ring out in the home of Houston Grand Opera. From the Wortham Theater Center, a 17-year-old soprano sings Copland, three Texan "spirits" sing a scene from Mozart's Magic Flute. And, for the grand finale, all the young musicians join to perform music from Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel.
Recently on From the Top
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Teens Tackle the Classics in San Francisco
This week, from San Francisco's Herbst Theatre, a 12-year-old pianist confronts a tricky Hungarian Rhapsody, a teen string quartet plays music by Ravel, and a virtuoso clarinetist from Costa Rica confesses his nostalgia for soccer and salsa dancing.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Stealing the Show with A Single String
This week's show, from New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall in Boston, includes a 16-year-old violinist playing Gershwin, a teenage bassoonist who can solve a Rubik's Cube in under two minutes, and a 13-year old cellist from Boston who plays some devilishly difficult variations on a single string.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Classical Kids Shine in New England
This week From the Top returns to its home at Boston's New England Conservatory, where an 18-year-old Texan puts a new spin on a piece of musical Americana, a teen quartet plays Mendelssohn, and a formerly "reluctant" cellist discovers Debussy.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
From Boston's New England Conservatory, eight musicians – none older than 13 – showcase their remarkable accomplishments. A 10-year-old violinist plays Bartok, a 13-year-old pianist tackles a diabolical piece by Prokofiev and a multi-talented 11-year-old cellist performs music by Kabalevsky. Also, a 13-year-old composer debuts a new work.