Reviews
The music is incredible. The interview with the musicians reveal the heart and intellect behind that music. Impressive for sure.
DC Wash via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/26/22
The new host Peter Dugan makes this show even better! So happy he’s at the helm leading the new generation with an open heart and keen ear.
JuilliardVoice via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/09/22
I would like to hear the older episodes of From the Top. I like the new ones but the old ones would hear me good to hear to from the past I wish I would put the rest of the seasons on there I wish Y’all would put the older episodes own here the new ones are great wish I could here the older...Read full review »
canie bug via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/24/21
Great show, esp the Christopher O’Reilly episodes before 2018
Pete Trg via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/29/21
I look forward to From the Top each week. These young musicians are incredibly inspiring and the host, Peter, is a breath of fresh air!
jrd220 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/27/20
I love From the Top.The most recent show, “Shostakovich, and 11-year-old guitarist, and new music,” was just superb.All of the young musicians played beautifully and I really loved their interviews. Thank you for all you do.
MA Music Lover via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/20/20
For some reason when I listen to this podcast I often have trouble hearing the music and the conversations, even when my device is at full volume. Currently I'm listening to Show 371 in a decently quiet Starbucks, and I can barely hear any of the music!! So sadRead full review »
Julia0820 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/18/19
The musicians are definitely impressive. Interesting selection of music. Interesting to get to know the performers a bit. Love the episodes where alumni are interviewed.
Otter79Reviewer via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/04/18
Great performances and guests with excellent recording quality. I wish all the old shows were available as on the web site.
CharlesJ via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/09/14
Why not have more previous shows available for download?
Ogg1701 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/04/14
Inspiring kids, real values promoted, beautiful beautiful music, a charming & funny & perfect host, stunning performances -- what more could you want from a radio show?
Shapnyc via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/03/13
Great music and compelling stories from the kind of kids you wished you had at home! It's feel good entertainment.Read full review »
Margs111 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/10/12
<3this show !!!!!!!!!!
Lil stephanie97 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/27/12
I really enjoy listening to the music and the conversations in these podcasts.
trollope wit via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/08/12
My choir performed on show 235, and it's so nice to be able to listen to our performance on-the-go at anytime!Read full review »
Tarogers via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/18/11
Thank you so much for podcasting full episodes! This is great! Plus, now I can go back and listen to any episode I want with the new archive on your website? Amazing! God, I love the new millennium.
the_red_one via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/05/10
I'm so glad that this podcast is available. This is one of the best shows on radio. Any way to include the earlier recordings from several months and years ago?Read full review »
x,x via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/14/09
I loved listening to this show--back before my NPR affiliate changed its time slot and I couldn't find it anymore. Happy to find a podcast, but would be happier still to have the whole show! Please?Read full review »
bunchofgardenias via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/17/08
I used to like the podcast for the performances and the short interviews. I don't like the Behind the curtain version. I wish NPR would just go back to the performances and short interviews.Read full review »
Bow+Violin via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/14/08
On the one hand, I have a lot of friends who have been on From The Top---Ibanda Ruhumbika and I were in a youth orchestra together, and a good dozen or so of the other kids in that youth orchestra have been on FTT. On the other hand, it's depressing to listen to, as a young musician......Read full review »
Eoife via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/26/08
I have listened to “From the Top” for some time now, and this selection is quite disappointing. Talented and amazing these young people are, however there are broadcasts that are not included here that are far better. There are not nearly enough different instrumental casts offered. I play the...Read full review »
Music Soul via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/06/08
Great show but it should be downloaded complete. Not per artist. What up with that?
FJ Cruise via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/12/08
Great podcast, but I want to hear the rest. My NPR station doesn't air any music shows.Read full review »
astrotsarina via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/08/08
I'm with the others: it would be great if the podcast included the entire program. One of my favorites.Read full review »
therzawill via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/01/08
Why just include one performance? Please offer the full episodes!
N8.C via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/21/08
I love from the top and I am so glad they made a podcast. Unfourtunetly, it is not the full episode. Good job anyway!
sparklingtortoise via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/13/08
Absolutely amazing--and inspiring as well to hear such young musicians play so well! Definitely worth listening =)
vrycheesycheesy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/21/08
we need more of this... the last one from this point was 10/9/07 TOdays date is 10/28/07 they need to update more. Still great podcast
Jeremybug2 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/29/07
Of all the NPR programs this has to be one of the best! Keep up the great work!
MateoKimber via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/01/07
I was very disappointed to learn that "From the Top" is not podcasted in it's entirety. And the name... "Classicool Kids"... What a stupid name for such a cool show! What on earth is wrong with "From the Top"?? I think I'll never understand a marketer's...Read full review »
Sigmundson via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/03/07
Good to have "from the top" podcasts, but I really wish they would do the full episodes.Read full review »
OuterGeorge via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/25/07
This show is scary! Some of these kids are under the age of 10 and can play better than some adults! Definitely worth a listen.
TCannon via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/28/07
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