Hosted by pianist Peter Dugan, this program features some of From the Top’s favorite moments from the last 3 seasons and includes more music than our standard format. We revisit the appearance of a young pianist who performs the music of Stravinsky and then discusses the impressive work he’s done in the field of environmental science. We’ll hear a teenage violinist’s performance of a dazzling work by Fritz Kreisler and enjoy her humorous tale of getting a persistent nose bleed just before playing with a major symphony orchestra … And a 14-year-old performs the only piece written for guitar by British composer, William Walton.
Show Notes
Performers & Repertoire
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Eric J. Wang, guitar, 14, from San Jose, California
III. Alla Cubana and I. Allegro from “Five Bagatelles” by William Walton
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Aubree Oliverson, violin, 17, from Orem, Utah
Praeludium and Allegro (in the Style of Pugnani), by Fritz Kreisler with pianist, Christopher O’Riley
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Khari Joyner, cello, 17, from Atlanta, Georgia
Pampeana No. 2: Rhapsody for Cello and Piano, Op. 21 by Alberto Ginastera with pianist, Christopher O’Riley
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Amir Siraj, piano, 17, from Brookline, Massachusetts
II. Chez Petrouchka from Trois mouvements de Petrouchka by Igor Stravinsky
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Noa Gabay, harp, 18, from Israel
Moldau, Op.43 by Bedřich Smetana arranged by Hans Trneček
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Andrew Chang, clarinet, 17, from Rowland Heights, California
IV. Andante molto - allegro energico from “Time Pieces” for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 43 by Robert Muczynski with pianist Peter Dugan
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Finale, Piano Trio in G Minor by Bedřich Smetana