From the Top at Carnegie Hall offers an intimate, and often funny, glimpse at the lives of young musicians who pursue life with passion, dedication and joy. Hosted by acclaimed concert pianist Christopher O'Riley, the program captures the excitement and magic of their Carnegie Hall debut. Based on the wildly popular NPR(R) radio program From the Top, the television series take viewers backstage and back home.

You'll see a family bathroom double as the most acoustically pleasing rehearsal space in a young violist's home; meet a trumpet player who performs in a Manhattan jazz club frequented by the likes of Tony Bennett; and visit with a spirited young marimba player who explains that rhythm exists not only on the performance stage but all around him, even as he does his chores. Experience the Emmy(R)-nominated PBS series that gives you a backstage pass to meet America's most talented and inspiring young classical musicians in performance at Carnegie Hall.

On two DVD9 discs 9. Region coding: Region 1. Audio: Dolby stereo. Screen format: 4x3 Full Screen.