NPR's FROM THE TOP Features 18-Year-Old NYC Guitarist, Beg. Today

18-year-old guitarist Bokyung Byun from New York City, New York, will appear on an upcoming episode of From the Top, the hit NPR radio program featuring America's best young classical musicians and hosted by acclaimed pianist Christopher O'Riley. Broadcast from Athens, Georgia, the show will air nationally the week of today, April 29, 2013 and on WQXR-FM 105.9 on May 4, 2013 at 6:00 AM and May 5, 2013 at 6:00 PM. The episode was taped before a live audience at the Hodgson Hall on March 3, 2013; the live taping was presented by the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center.

18-year-old Bokyung Byun is originally from South Korea. Currently, she lives in New York City, New York, and attends Juilliard where she studies with Sharon Isbin. Bokyung participated in the Aspen Music Festival in 2012 and the Guitar Foundation of America Festival in 2007. Bokyung enjoys exploring different culinary tastes, and would like to introduce guitars and guitar music to larger audiences. On the broadcast, Bokyung Byun performs "Recuerdos de la Alhambra" by Francisco Tárrega.

Also on the broadcast: Also on the broadcast: 17-year-old pianist Ariela Bohrod from Madison, Wisconsin performs Andante Spianato et Grande Polonaise Brillante, Opus 22 by Frédéric Chopin; 19-year-old cellist Wickliffe Simmons from Atlanta, Georgia, performs "Kaddish" by Maurice Ravel accompanied by Christopher O'Riley; 17-year-old violinist Maria Ioudenitch from Overland Park, Kansas, performs Scherzo-Tarantelle, Opus 16 by Henryk Wieniawski accompanied by Christopher O'Riley; and The Hartman-Warren-Doyle Trio from Minneapolis, Minnesota, performs the first movement from the Piano Trio in G Minor, Opus 15 by Bed?ich Smetana. The Hartman-Warren-Doyle Trio is comprised of 17-year-old violinist Luther Warren from New Brighton, Minnesota, 16-year-old cellist Nora Doyle from Minneapolis, Minnesota, and 15-year-old pianist Derek Hartman from Blain, Minnesota.

For the past decade, From the Top has been the preeminent showcase for America's best young musicians. Through award-winning NPR and PBS programs, online media, a national tour of live events, and education programs, From the Top shares the stories and performances of pre-collegiate musicians with millions each week.

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