NPR's From The Top
At this taping of NPR’s From the Top, you won’t believe your eyes, your ears, or anyone who says classical music is boring!
Join us on October 14 in NEC’s beautiful Jordan Hall for an unforgettable afternoon of inspiring stories and amazing performances.
Guest Artist: Fred Hersch
Fred is a legendary jazz pianist and author who has been nominated for 10 Grammy awards.
Guest Host: Yuga Cohler
Yuga is the music director for the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra and is an alum of NPR’s From the Top
Avik Sarkar, 17, piano
I. Allegro moderato from Piano Sonata, Sz.80 by Béla Bartók (1881-1945).
Hina Khuong-Huu, 13, violin
II. Appassionato from Four Pieces for Violin and Piano, Op.17 by Josef Suk (1874-1935), with Jingxuan Zhang, piano.
I. Allegro vivace assai from String Quartet No. 6 in F minor, Op. 80 by Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847).
Lydia Rhea, 19, cello
"Tango Bittersweet" by Fred Hersch, with Fred Hersch, piano.