Celebrating Musicians with Disabilities II / Show 479
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | Berklee College of Music |
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About
Co-hosted by violinist and disability activist Julia LaGrand and host Peter Dugan, this week’s episode spotlights the perspectives and artistry of four young musicians with disabilities.
Guests
- Co-Host: Julia LaGrand
Julia is a From the Top alum, violinist and disability activist. - Host : Peter Dugan
Peter's position is sponsored by Susan and Gerald Slavet.
Performers & Repertoire
- Violin Sonata No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1005: IV. Allegro assai by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
- School Tomorrow by Zion Giles (b. 2011)
- From Light To Dark In The Valley by Kiefer Bernard (b. 2007) Performed by: Analog by Choice: Peter Paetkau and Emma Burge on violin, Sachin Shukla on viola, and Andrés Mejia Rojas on cello.
- she danced in the rain by Cait Nishimura (b. 1991) Horn Concerto in E-flat major, K. 495: III. Rondo. Allegro vivace by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
- Partita No. 3 for Solo Violin in E Major, BWV 1006: I. Preludio by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) 4 Romantic Pieces, Op. 75, B. 150: No. 1. Allegro moderato by Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904)
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Release Date
- Monday, April 27, 2026
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