The college football national championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame on Monday brings students into the spotlight, including the two marching bands that will perform during halftime.

On his new album, the British keyboardist offers both engaging and entertaining contemporary works for the misunderstood instrument.

In celebration of what would have been Martin Luther King Jr.'s 96th birthday, pianist Lara Downes examines how musicians have followed in his footsteps, and faced the cost of taking a stand.

Something kind of miraculous takes place when teenagers take over the Tiny Desk. Their astounding performances confirm a bright forecast for the future of music.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with composer Levi Taylor and librettist Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton about two new operas featuring Black female protagonists that were commissioned by the Kennedy Center's Social Impact program, in collaboration with the Washington National Opera.

Our 25th birthday celebration continues with a dazzling performance of Chopin by a gifted 16-year-old cellist. We are treated to a performance of Vivaldi by a young bassoonist and witness a life-changing surprise. Peter sends us off with a flashback performance from when the legendary Paquito D'Rivera appeared on the show.

The rising star of the British Kanneh-Mason family offers vigorous Chopin, serene Liszt and a stirring spiritual at the trusty Tiny Desk upright piano.

It's From the Top's 25th birthday! On this edition of the show, meet a 13-year-old violinist who is equally accomplished in classical repertoire and fiddling. A 16-year-old pianist from New York performs a brilliant Beethoven Sonata and talks about her incredible experience in publishing. Finally, we reconnect with From the Top alum Yuna Langehennig and learn about her journey to becoming an Airman First Class in the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band.

Experience a musical tradition live on KPAC 88.3 FM as NPR broadcasts the annual New Year's Day Concert from Vienna! The celebration begins at 10 a.m. Central time, and features Riccardo Muti conducting favorite waltzes, polkas, and more music from the famed Strauss family.Local broadcast made possible by Broadway Bank.

On this edition of NPR's From the Top, hear the first work Brahms wrote for a solo instrument, and a stunning Wieniawski Polonaise played by a 13-year-old violinist.