NPR’s From the Top with Host Christopher O’Riley: Chicago, Illinois / 238

About

This week, From the Top comes to you from the National Educators Association Annual Meeting at the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago, Illinois where you’ll hear a 17-year-old violist play the music of William Walton, an 18-year-old baritone sing from Songs of Travel by Ralph Vaughn Williams, and scenes from Stravinksy’s “The Soldier’s Tale” performed by teenagers from Chicago and one very cool teacher.

Performers & Repertoire

• Stephanie Block, 17, viola

  I. Andante comodo from Concerto for Viola and Orchestra by William Walton
• Geoffrey Hahn, 18, baritone

  “Whither Must I Wander?” from Songs of Travel by Ralph Vaughan Williams
• Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Nikita Annenkov, 19, cello

  Impromptu by Alexander Arutunian
• Septacular | Julia Ghica, 17, violin; Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Kamila Hines Muhammad, 17, clarinet; Abigail Arnold, 17, bassoon; Joel Cantoran, 17, trumpet; Jacob Mezera, 16, trombone; Daniela Gazibara, 18, double bass; and Yael Litwin, 18, percussion

  I. Soldier’s March, III. Royal March and V. The Devil’s Dance from "The Soldier’s Tale" by Igor Stravinsky. Narration by Brayer Teague
• Kate Liu, 17, piano

  II. Presto from Sonata No. 2 by Avner Dorman

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Release Dates

• Monday, January 7, 2013
• Monday, May 7, 2012
• Monday, October 31, 2011

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