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'From the Top' celebrates 25 years with a new recording featuring young artists.
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'From the Top' celebrates 25 years with new recording

New Classical Tracks (extended interview): Megan Swan (From the Top)
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Various Artists: From the Top 25

Megan Swan is the Director of Production Operations and Programming for From the Top. It’s an educational fellowship program, a national radio show, and a podcast. In celebration of the program’s silver anniversary, the show is releasing a brand-new digital recording: From the Top 25. The album captures several astonishing performances of young musicians and guest artists who have been featured on the program. Find out more on New Classical Tracks, with host Julie Amacher.

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