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From the Top

Spotlighting exciting young performers on Classical WETA.

Hear the next generation of classical champions as talented teens from across the nation play the classics in concert. Sundays at 6:00 pm on Classical WETA 90.9 FM.

Often credited for its innovative and fun approach to classical music, From the Top has helped to build a bridge between classical music and youth. Acclaimed pianist Christopher O'Riley hosts the program, which is distributed by NPR and sponsored by UBS.

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Spotlight: Local Performer Featured on From the Top

Jehshua Karunakaran

Jehshua Karunakaran

17 year-old violinist Jehshua Karunakaran from Reston, Virginia is featured on From The Top, Sunday evening, December 18th at 6:00 pm in a program co-sponsored by the National Gallery of Art and Washington Performing Arts Society.  Having already earned his associate's degree in community college, Jehshua is currently applying to universities as a double major in music and neuroscience.  He's also an award-winning pianist.  Jehshua spoke with Deb Lamberton about lilfe in Juilliard's Pre-College program, and about what suprised him the most as a guest on From The Top.