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Last spring, Justin Moser ’11 was selected to play alto saxophone on From the Top, a weekly broadcast on National Public Radio (NPR) that showcases America’s top young classical musicians hosted by pianist Christopher O’Riley. Earlier this week, at the Adler Theater in Davenport, IA, Moser shared the stage with talented musicians from Chicago to Alaska to record the show.
The musicians were all interviewed briefly by O’Riley following their performances. After Moser’s performance of the second movement of Pierre Sancan’s Lamento et Rondo, O’Riley asked Moser about a recent American Idol audition. Instead of explaining the situation, Moser began to sing Chris Brown’s “With You.” The concert was filled with other surprises including a marimba duet.
“I was impressed by all of the musicians performing for the show. Justin sounded great. It was cool that he both sang and played saxophone,” said Kap Mueller ‘11.
The show will be broadcast on NPR on Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. and Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. on KSUI 91.7 FM.
