Brahms Viola, Sentimental Sax & More / Show 469

About

We meet five young musicians who have all received From the Top’s Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award and share a passion and drive for music. Come along as we enjoy a sweeping Brahms viola sonata, a sentimental saxophone melody, a sparkling solo marimba, and much more, including a flashback finale from a 10-year-old pianist.

Guests

• Host: Peter Dugan
  Peter Dugan's position is sponsored by Susan and Gerald Slavet.

Performers & Repertoire

• Sophia Nam, 18, viola, from Fort Lee, New Jersey

  Sonata for Viola and Piano in E-flat major, Op. 120 No. 2 - II. Allegro appassionato by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
• Cristian Vasquez, 18, tuba, from Jacksonville, Florida

  Sonata for Tuba and Piano - I. Allegro Moderato by Bruce Broughton (b. 1945)
• Brahin Ahmaddiya, 18, clarinet from Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

  Three Smiles for Tracey by Adolphus Hailstork (b. 1941)
• Corey Gutierrez, 18, saxophone, from Houston, Texas

  Romance by Amy Beach (1867-1944), arr. by Preston Duncan
• Sydney Vance, 15, percussion, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  Rhythm Song by Paul Smadbeck (b. 1956)
• FLASHBACK FINALE
  Avery Gagliano, piano, recorded in April 2012, at age 10

  "The Cat and the Mouse" by Aaron Copland

Release Date

• Monday, September 29, 2025

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