From the Top, the preeminent showcase for young musicians heard weekly on Texas Tech Public Radio comes to The Allen Theatre at Texas Tech University on February 27, 2016 at 7:00 PM. This special live radio recording event will celebrate the great musical training and talent in the Lubbock area with performances by two local teen musicians.
Featured on the broadcast will be 16-year-old violinist Fiona Shea from Lubbock, Texas, who studies at the Texas Tech University School of Music with John Gilbert. 16-year-old flute player Yuna Langehennig, also from Lubbock, Texas, will receive From the Top’s Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award in conjunction with her performance on the show. This award includes a $10,000 scholarship to assist with expenses related to studying music for extraordinary young musicians who have financial need.
This recording of the popular NPR program hosted by acclaimed pianist Christopher O’Riley will feature amazing performances and captivating personal stories of extraordinary young musicians from across the country, including the Trio Lago Verde piano trio, which formed at Green Lake Festival of Music Chamber Music Camp. It’s members are 13-year-old pianist Caleb Borick, 14-year-old violinist Emily Hauer, and 14-year-old cellist Esther Chae. Also featured will be 16-year-old pianist Nicholas Mendez from Pasadena, California.
For tickets and information, Select-A-Seat: 806-770-2000, or selectaseatlubbock.com. From the Top may be heard locally at 89.1 on Saturdays at 11:00 AM; this episode will air nationally the week of April 25.
From the Top is America’s premier national platform celebrating the stories, talents, and character of classically-trained young musicians. Operating from Boston’s vibrant music district, From the Top produces nationwide media programs (like NPR’s From the Top Live with Christopher O’Riley), presents inspiring live performances in Boston and around the country, offers scholarships, and helps America’s talented, hardworking, and dedicated young musicians inspire music lovers of all ages.
Broadcast on over 220 stations nationwide to an audience of nearly 700,000 listeners, NPR’s From the Top with Host Christopher O’Riley has been described by the Boston Globe as, “an entertaining, accessible, and inspirational mix of outstanding musical performances, informal interviews, skits, and games, the show is a
celebration of extraordinary musicians who happen to be teenagers leading fairly normal lives.” From the Top’s PBS television series From the Top at Carnegie Hall (2007-2009) won two daytime Emmy awards, and From the Top’s YouTube channel offers videos and behind-the-scenes insights.
From the Top’s radio program is made possible through grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, and corporate underwriting from U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management. It is also supported through the generous contributions of individuals and institutions as well as public radio stations. From the Top’s founding partners are New England Conservatory and WGBH. Learn more at www.fromthetop.org.
(Press release from Texas Tech Public Radio)
