From the Top at Carnegie Hall

America’s most extraordinary young musicians, aged eight to 18, are showcased on PBS in From the Top at Carnegie Hall. Based on the popular NPR program and hosted by acclaimed pianist Christopher O’Riley, the television series takes viewers behind the scenes with today’s rising young musicians and captures the excitement of their Carnegie Hall debuts. Intimate backstage and hometown footage of these talented young performers reveals that they bring passion and determination not only to music, but to everything from speed skating and soccer to fashion design and model trains. Emmy Award-winning director Gary Halvorson directs.