# Self-Taught Violinist and Young Composer

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Podcast: [From the Top](https://stenobird.com/podcast/from-the-top-55809)
Published: 2026-01-26T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.npr.org/2026/01/26/nx-s1-5687937/self-taught-violinist-and-young-composer
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## Resource

We’re coming from Minnesota Public Radio in the Twin Cities with guest host Orli Shaham. We hear from a pianist/composer who performs a musical letter to his younger self, and an autodidactic teen violinist wows us with his journey. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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