Thanks to From the Top friend Kathryn B. for pointing out that today is/was Beethoven’s birthday and showing us this exciting performance. Share this:
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From the Top visits the Boys & Girls Club of Palo Alto
Posted on December 16, 2009 by fttgreenroom
The day after our taping at Stanford University’s Dinkelspiel Auditorium, From the Top had the opportunity to visit the Boys & Girls Club of East Palo Alto for a special family performance. 16-yr-old cellist Nathan Chan, 16-yr-old pianist Jade Huang and 13-yr-old violinist Stephen Waarts , all performers on the show, were joined by local [...]
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Shameless Product Pitching
Posted on December 15, 2009 by fttgreenroom
There are some great new items at the From the Top store. Check out our new mug (only $5), t-shirts and newest CD “From the Top at the Pops”. Order today to get your items before the holidays! Share this:
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From the Top Teams Up with LSU, O’Riley Named Distinguished Visiting Artist
Posted on December 10, 2009 by fttgreenroom
Yesterday, Christopher O’Riley and Tour Producer David Balsom spent the day in Baton Rouge at the Louisiana State University College of Music and Dramatic Arts to announce the launch of a new partnership. LSU has named Chris its first Distinguished Visiting Artist from 2010 to 2013 and has invited From the Top to record an [...]
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Wish Your Friends Happy Holidays and Help Music Education
Posted on December 10, 2009 by fttal
For every holiday e-card you send to your friends, Fidelity Investments will donate $1 to buy instruments for public school students! So help music education, save 44 cents on postage, and Happy Holidays! Share this:
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Alum Performs with Yo Yo Ma
Posted on December 9, 2009 by fttgreenroom
In case you missed it, last night From the Top alum Gabriel Cabezas performed with Yo Yo Ma on the Tavis Smiley Show. Check out their performance here. Share this:
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Hiding in the Spotlight
Posted on December 9, 2009 by fttgreenroom
On this week’s broadcast, Atlanta audience member Zhanna Arshanskaya dedicates a piece to Christopher O’Riley, whom she calls “the ambassador of music for young people.” But it’s Zhanna’s story that we find truly moving. A holocaust survivor, Zhanna endured through her ability to play music. Following the war, she eventually went on to attend the [...]
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On the Road with Joanne Robinson: Show 207 Stanford, CA
Posted on December 8, 2009 by fttgreenroom
Hi all! I just returned home from Silicon Valley and the beautiful campus of Stanford University, where we taped a great show this weekend. We had the pleasure of being joined via phone by a very special guest –puzzle master extraordinaire Will Shortz! As a huge fan of the New York Times Sunday Crossword, I [...]
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10th Anniversary Spotlight: Melissa White
Posted on December 7, 2009 by fttgreenroom
This week’s episode of From the Top features violinist Melissa White, member of the Harlem Quartet. Quoted by the Lansing State Journal, Melissa says: “I’m living my dream because I’m playing my violin and getting paid for it,” she said. “I was so impressed with [the performers on the From the Top broadcast taped in [...]
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