Holly Lacey, an 18-year-old violinist from South Pasadena, will be featured on NPR’s nationally broadcasted program From The Top next month in honor of Earth Day. The episode will be available in both broadcast and podcast form.
Lacey was a fellow with NPR’s Environmental Initiative, where she collaborated with producers and climate scientists leading up to the recording. Her selection for the program highlights her exceptional talent and dedication to both music and environmental awareness.
Broadcast Details
- Show: From The Top – Episode 462
- Release Date: Monday, April 21, 2025
- Broadcast Availability: NPR stations, From The Top website, and podcast platforms
- Host: Peter Dugan, sponsored by Susan and Gerald Slavet
- Co-Hosts: Sophie Davis and Josie Davis, violinists and arts advocates
Featured Performers & Repertoire
Lacey will perform Violin Sonata No. 3 in C minor, Op. 45, I. Allegro molto appassionato — Presto by Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). She joins a lineup of young musical talents from across the country, including:
- Natalie-Elise Huang, 17, piano (Arcadia, CA) – Performing Petite Suite, I. Un bateau by Claude Debussy, arranged by Gaston Choisnel
- Mallika Sheshadri, 18, violin (Altadena, CA) – Performing Poéme Op. 35 by Ernest Chausson
- Aadit Shrivastava, 16, composer (Short Hills, NJ) – Original composition Superbloom
- Benjamin Rosenthal, 16, composer/violin (Damariscotta, ME) – Original composition Elegy
Recording & Release Information
The episode’s musical pieces, including compositions recorded at the Juilliard Pre-College Composition Recital, will be available for listeners nationwide. The release date of April 21, 2025, marks when the show will air on NPR stations and be accessible via podcast.
Listeners can check their local NPR listings for airtimes or visit NPR’s “Find Stations” page for more details.
For more information and updates, visit NPR’s From The Top website.
