“From the Top,” the nationwide program distributed by NPR that showcases young classical musicians, has named violinist Charles Yang as the guest host when the show records a new broadcast at Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek on Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. Pianist Peter Dugan will join Yang as co-host and collaborative pianist.<\/p>\n
Young musicians to be feature on the program include 16-year-old guitarist Gwenyth Aggeler from Denver, Colorado, 16-year-old violinist Charlotte Marckx, 15-year-old pianist Marc Soong, 16-year-old Erhu player Benjamin Lee and 17-year-old flutist Scott Quirk from Simi Valley, California.<\/p>\n
The taping will include interviews with the young musicians and performances of Waxman, Ginzburg, Dyens, Dorff and Jun.<\/p>\n
On Jan. 17, “From the Top” will present an encore performance for 500 area students through Vilar Performing Arts’ STARS (Support the Arts Reaching Students) program.<\/p>\n
Broadcast on more than 220 stations nationwide to an audience of nearly half a million listeners, “From the Top” is the most popular weekly one-hour music program on public radio. Young performers share their passion for classical music and speak about their non-musical lives, from career goals and family to hidden talents, school and community life. “From the Top” appeals to diverse audiences, but is especially suited for ages 7 and up.<\/p>\n
Tickets are available at https:\/\/vilarpac.org\/event\/nprs-from-the-top\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n