MUSIC

From the Top – NPR’s showcase for young musicians, hosted by pianist Christopher O’Riley – tapes a live recording in its hometown concert hall. Now celebrating its twelfth year on the air, From the Top’s mix of serious music, light-hearted skits, and informal interviews spotlights the talent and passion of extraordinary young musicians ages 8-18. The program, which will be taped for national broadcast and heard locally on Classical New England 99.5, will feature outstanding young artists from Boston and beyond. From the Top’s 2011-12 National Tour is sponsored by U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management.