Best Walnut Media Podcasts (2025)

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50 Years of Walnut Hill 59:19

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We’re meeting some phenomenal musicians from the Walnut Hill School for the Arts in Natick, Mass. The school is celebrating 50 years as an arts high school and sharing its talented teens with Guest Host Orli Shaham and listeners. Enjoy performances of Ravel, Rachmaninoff, Schubert, and more. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.…

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Dvorák, Winds, & a Young Composer 59:18

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A young violinist explores the connection between powerlifting and music. A teen bassoonist plays a stirring piece, a trombonist shows off the range of his instrument and shares his passion for nutrition. A flutist performs on the new instrument purchased through her Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award. And a young composer presents their exciting w…

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Meet the Winners: Behind the Scenes at the Cliburn, Part II 59:19

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We’re back at the 2023 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival. You’ll hear more incredible performances, including some with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and meet semi-finalists and winners of the competition. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Amazing Pianists: Behind the Scenes at the Cliburn, Part I 59:19

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We're backstage at the 2023 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival. Hear brilliant performances from the competitors and learn more about this outstanding group of young pianists gathered from around the world. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Bach, Bassoon & John Williams 59:18

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A teen guitarist from Colorado plays a beautiful work by Bach, a cellist plays an emotional Elegy by John Williams, and a pianist performs a piece that draws from the worlds of classical and jazz. We'll also hear from a teenage bassoonist who shares what it's like living with neurodivergence and meet a young clarinetist who left his home in Peru to…

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Chopin, Barber & Bach on Mandolin 59:18

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We meet young musicians from all over the country, from South Carolina to California. A 17-year-old cellist fulfills a childhood dream to be on From the Top and kicks off the program with a gorgeous Beethoven piece. We also hear a beautiful Chopin Nocturne, a Barber Sonata played by a teen flutist, and a young mandolin player shows off her gorgeous…

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Saint-Saëns and Harp 39:53

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A teenage oboist honors a loved one's memory through performance and a 17-year-old harpist shares her musical journey. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Horn and Herbert 28:05

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We learn about the challenges and rewards of playing French Horn from a talented 17-year-old who loves to make people laugh. We hear a Victor Herbert love song played by an outstanding 14-year-old cellist and a 13-year-old violinist tells us all about her amazing experiences in the Chicago Youth Symphony program. Learn more about sponsor message ch…

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Family Fun 42:32

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Orli Shaham guest hosts with her brother violinist Gil Shaham on this episode dedicated to musical families. We'll meet a bunch of siblings, including Orli's own sons. We'll enjoy performances of Dvořák, Schumann, and a new work by a young composer. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Musical Siblings 24:24

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It's a family affair on this week's episode. Orli Shaham guest hosts with her brother violinist Gil Shaham. We meet a handful of siblings who share the joy of making musical memories together and hear performances of Tchaikovsky and Jessie Montgomery.⁠ Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Czardas for Cello and Teen Piano Trio 27:26

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A teen cellist plays an electrifying arrangement of Monti's Czardas and speaks about organizing his own concert series to benefit a special Boston-area music program. We also meet a trio of close friends who met at summer camp and perform Clara Schumann. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Ravel's Birthday and Ellington 45:08

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We're celebrating Ravel's 150th birthday with outstanding young musicians from the Boston area. We hear a septet of teens perform Ravel's Introduction and Allegro and a teen pianist treats us to one of Ravel's most iconic piano works. We also meet a talented young saxophonist who finds inspiration in Duke Ellington. Learn more about sponsor message…

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Music and Wellness 29:03

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Do you turn to music to feel better? This week we wrap up our programming on the fascinating connections between the brain, wellness, and music. A teen trombonist reflects on the ways in which music helps his mental health. A young violinist performs Schoenfield and talks about how she's trying to reframe the way auditions and competitions can make…

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Music and Memory 41:09

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What piece of music sparks a memory for you? This week's podcast continues our journey into the fascinating world of music and the brain. A teen flute duo speaks about how they connect music with memories. A pianist returns to the show to perform Barber and chat about her research on dementia as a neuroscience student at USC. And finally, we hear f…

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Teen Musician-Scientists 26:47

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We continue our journey into the fascinating world of music and the brain. We meet a gifted young pianist who is also an extraordinary scientist doing meaningful research on a rare neurological disorder. We also hear from a teen saxophonist who is exploring how micro-tonal music might impact people with depression. And we enjoy performances of Beet…

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Episode No. 19 Celebrating the 2025 Supernovas 58:22

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Grant Hansen, Coach Bird and Coach Robson reflect on the Supernovas 2025 season, share their top memories and have more than a few laughs as they close out the first season of Supernovas radio shows.By Supernovas Radio Network

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Episode No. 18 The Playoffs are here feat. Brooke Nuneviller and Natalia Valentin-Anderson 52:06

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Grant Hansen, Coach Bird and Coach Robson get Novas fans ready for the postseason and provide a prank war update. All-PVF Supernovas honorees Brooke Nuneviller and Natalia Valentin-Anderson join the show.By Supernovas Radio Network

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Episode No. 17 The Prank War feat. Toyosi Onabanjo and Allison Whitten 58:41

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Grant Hansen, Coach Bird and Coach Robson recap the final two Supernovas home matches of the season and the Novas ongoing prank war. Plus, middle Toyosi Onabanjo and libero Allison Whitten (AKA Fire and Ice) stop by.By Supernovas Radio Network

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Music and the Brain 40:18

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We're exploring the intersection of music and neuroscience with young musicians who are gifted in both fields! We'll speak with musician-scientists like Zoie, a 15-year-old euphonium player who is researching how music can reduce stress and Jascha, a 17-year-old pianist who says he'd love to peek inside Bach's brain. And of course, we'll hear some …

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Terrific Trumpeter, Award-Winning Trio, & More 59:00

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This week features young musicians studying at the Colburn School in LA. They range from a 14-year-old cellist who shares a mature performance of Beethoven to the winners of a major chamber music competition whose secret to success just might be their musical handshake. We also hear from an incredible trumpeter, a globe-trotting teen violinist, and…

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Eco-Artists 30:10

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We're hearing great performances from young musicians who are inspired to connect their artistry with nature and their communities. A teen composer describes working with elementary school kids to create instruments out of trash and we hear from an 18-year-old violinist who reflects on the recent fires in her hometown of Altadena, California. Music…

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Episode No. 16 The Supernovas Go To The Zoo feat. Gina Mancuso-Prososki 58:35

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Grant Hansen, Coach Bird and Coach Robson detail a pair of sweeps, preview the final two home matches of the season and recap the Novas trip to the zoo. Plus, former Husker and current Supernovas assistant Gina Mancuso-Prososki stops by.By Supernovas Radio Network

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Music and Nature 48:05

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Today's program offers incredible performances and a window into the lives of young musicians who are intertwining their artistry with their passion for nature, science, and the environment. We meet a teen who has turned scientific data and graphs into music, a composer who is inspired by conservation land in his home state of Maine, and a violinis…

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Episode No. 15 One last homestand feat. Camila Gomez and Phoebe Awoleye 58:33

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Grant Hansen, Coach Bird and Coach Robson recap Omaha's visit out West, break down a pair of big home matches and relive Bird's harrowing drive to the show. Player guests this week are Camila Gomez and Phoebe Awoleye.By Supernovas Radio Network

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Episode No. 14: Playoffs on the horizon? feat. Mac Podraza and Kelsie Payne 59:18

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Grant Hansen, Coach Bird and Coach Robson get Novas fans ready for a key West Coast road trip, test out some new potential words and look back at a thrilling win over Orlando. Opposite Kelsie Payne and setter Mac Podraza stop by the show.By Supernovas Radio Network

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Earth Day Special: Trees and Swans 22:15

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We're paying homage to our beautiful planet and the works of art it inspires! A teen harpist from rural California performs Gary Schocker's Memory of Trees, a contemplation on the effects of climate change. Finally, a 17-year-old cellist plays The Swan and speaks of her work in environmental advocacy. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podca…

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Earth Day Special: Clouds and Beetles 38:17

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We're celebrating Earth Day with performances that celebrate our natural world. Up first, a young oboist performs a piece inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe's paintings of jimson weed and speaks about volunteering in a community garden. We also meet a teen pianist who performs Tan Dun's colorful homage to the Chinese countryside and a composer who connec…

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Episode No. 13: April Fools and Desert Islands feat. Reagan Cooper and Kaitlyn Hord 59:13

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Grant Hansen, Coach Bird and Coach Robson detail a pair of home Supernovas wins, make a big change to the "Word of the Match" game and ask who would last the longest (or the shortest) on a desert island. Kaitlyn Hord and Reagan Cooper join the show.By Supernovas Radio Network

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Young Composer's Journey 26:52

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A 17-year-old double-bassist plays an excerpt from a lyrical sonata. We meet a teen composer who writes music based on her life experiences, including her journey with cancer. We hear her work performed by the Seattle Symphony that was inspired by a backpacking trip. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy…

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Episode No. 12: Bird is late...feat. Brooke Nuneviller and Valeria Vazquez-Gomez 58:12

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Grant Hansen, Coach Bird and Coach Robson touch on Grant's perspective on the "Orlando trip," talk the loss to Indy and go off the rails in Freebird. Player guest Brooke Nuneviller and Valeria Vazquez-Gomez join the show.By Supernovas Radio Network

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Episode No. 11: Grant's gone feat. Geoff Extrom, Renee Saunders, Ally Batenhorst and Mac Podraza 58:50

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Grant's gone this week. Geoff Extrom and Renee Saunders fill in and are joined by Coach Bird and Coach Robson to recap a successful road trip to the East Coast, and much more as Ally Batenhorst and Mac Podraza join the show.By Supernovas Radio Network

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Episode No. 10: On the road again...feat. Kelsie Payne and Natalia Valentin-Anderson 59:10

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Grant Hansen, Coach Bird and Coach Robson talk preparing for another road trip and are joined by Supernova veterans Kelsie Payne and Natalia Valentin-Anderson.By Supernovas Radio Network

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Episode No. 9: March is here...feat. Steven Roschitz 59:53

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Grant Hansen, Coach Bird and Coach Robson are joined by assistant Steven Roschitz on a quick turnaround as Omaha prepares to battle Columbus. Is being a psycho a compliment? The crew explores that and more.By Supernovas Radio Network

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Episode No. 8: Orlando on deck feat. Kendra Wait and Allison Whitten 58:04

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Grant Hansen, Coach Bird and Coach Robson get you ready for the Supernovas big home weekend against Indy and Orlando. Plus, former Creighton stars Allison Whitten and Kendra Wait join the show.By Supernovas Radio Network

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Pacific Northwest Talent with Guest Artist Nathan Chan 49:44

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We reconnect with Seattle Symphony's Assistant Principal Cellist and From the Top alum Nathan Chan who joins Peter and our teen cellist for a Shostakovich polka. We also meet an accomplished young violinist who demonstrates some difficult bowing and a teen guitarist from Portland plays a rare duo with Peter. Learn more about sponsor message choices…

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Dvořák, Sax, and Cooking 32:05

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A 10-year-old cellist who has only been studying cello for three years performs Dvořák and a 15-year-old saxophonist performs the work of composer Steven Banks, who was also on From the Top as a teen. Finally, a foodie and pianist reflects on the similarities between cooking and music. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/ad…

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Chopin, Piano Duo, and Greg Anderson 38:02

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A teen pianist performs a beautiful Chopin Scherzo and then improvs in his other love, jazz, with Peter. A 17-year-old composer shares his violin fantasy. Finally, we meet a piano duo from Oregon who are surprised by a major influence in their musical lives, From the Top alum Greg Anderson, who is one half of the lauded Anderson and Roe duo. Learn …

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Celebrating Musicians with Disabilities 1:01:37

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18-year-old violinist and From the Top alum Julia LaGrand co-hosts this special episode dedicated to celebrating the stories and performances of disabled and neurodivergent musicians. Julia, who is blind, also interviews special guest Itzhak Perlman. We meet a 16-year-old double bassist who began studying music when spina bifida made it difficult t…

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Episode No. 7: Playing San Diego...again feat. Lindsay Krause and Kayla Caffey 55:51

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Grant Hansen, Coach Bird and Coach Robson preview the Supernovas second match with the San Diego Mojo in four days, Lindsay Krause and Kayla Caffey stop by the show and the gang unpacks Grant's grade-school basketball trauma and more in the "Free Bird" segment.By Supernovas Radio Network

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Magnitude, French Love Song, & Shostakovich 35:10

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We meet a 16-year-old composer from Chicago who is mentored by composer Jessie Montgomery and is also passionate about architecture. We hear a soprano perform a love song by Debussy. Finally, we meet a teen cellist who performs Shostakovich's dynamic Cello Sonata in D Minor. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR…

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Major and Minor 37:44

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We explore repertoire from major and minor keys, highlighting how young artists express the character and nuance that each represent. We hear a teen cellist perform a bright and sunny work with ties to both the Baroque and Romantic eras, a young violinist brings a dark and stormy Beethoven Sonata, and a 17-year-old pianist performs a major fugue fr…

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Episode No. 6: Reflecting on a 2-0 road trip feat. Toyosi Onabanjo and Phoebe Awoleye 58:27

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Grant Hansen, Coach Bird, and Coach Robson recap road wins over the Indy Ignite and Atlanta Vibe, talk PVF All-Star selections and get fans ready for a rematch with San Diego on Feb. 16th. Rookie middles Toyosi Onabanjo and Phoebe Awoleye stop by as this week's player guests.By Supernovas Radio Network

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Episode No. 5: Entering the 2nd Quarter feat. Emily Londot and Mac Podraza 58:13

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Grant Hansen, Coach Bird, and Coach Robson break down another Columbus sweep and a tough loss in Orlando before previewing another major road trip on the East Coast. Plus, get to know rookie opposite Emily Londot and setter Mac Podraza in this week's player segment.By Supernovas Radio Network

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Joy, Classical Guitar, and Beethoven Cello Sonata 45:45

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A teen guitarist brings a percussive work by Roland Dyens, an 18-year-old cellist performs a Beethoven Cello Sonata, and a teen soprano sings a work entitled "Joy". We also hear a flashback performance from a French Horn player who was featured on the show back in 2012. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Priv…

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Joyful Island 25:53

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Today's show is particularly joyful! A teen pianist plays Debussy's L'isle Joyeuse (Joyful Island) and a violinist performs Suk's Song of Love and speaks to the importance of connecting emotionally with the music. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Episode No. 4: Omaha Bounces Back feat. Ally Batenhorst and Kaitlyn Hord 59:22

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Grant Hansen, Coach Bird, and Coach Robson look back on a dominant sweep of Columbus on the road, declare next week's, "Word of the Match," and set up the rematch with the Fury and a trip to Orlando. Plus, hear from Ally Batenhorst and Kaitlyn Horn on topics ranging from social media and Soundcloud to the impact of the transfer portal on each playe…

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Episode No. 3: How to snap a losing streak feat. Camila Gomez 58:31

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Grant Hansen, Coach Bird, and Coach Robson break down what went wrong for the Supernovas in Week 2, introduce a couple of new segments and libero Camila Gomez joins the show.By Supernovas Radio Network

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Romantic Double Bass and Ocean Adventure 32:53

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We're back in Kansas City with a 17-year-old double bassist who gives a heartfelt performance of Bottesini's Elegy No. 1. We meet a teen composer and learn about her journey in writing music, including creating an imaginative ocean adventure for the famous Kronos Quartet which you'll hear! Finally, we enjoy a flashback performance by prize-winning …

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Rachmaninoff, French Horn, and The Great Train Race 43:42

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From Kansas City, we explore the connection between music and math with a 16-year-old pianist who also happens to be a champion swimmer. We hear a majestic performance of Dukas by a teen French horn player. A young flutist performs Ian Clarke's The Great Train Race and describes the technical and artistic challenges of emulating the sounds of a tra…