The Switala Duo, a brother and sister team of violinists from Grapevine, Texas; double bassist Kiyoe Wellington, 15, from Kaneohe, Hawaii; and 18-year-old Patricio Molina, a native of Chile who moved to New York City to study piano.

September 2008 (check local listings)

 

The musical talents of a brother and sister team of violinists are showcased when the Switala Duo from Grapevine, Texas, performs Passacaglia (after Handel) on this episode of FROM THE TOP AT CARNEGIE HALL. Double bassist Kiyoe Wellington is 15 years old and hails from Kaneohe, Hawaii. In honor of her family of bassists, she plays François Rabbath's "Reitba" on her grandfather's bass, accompanied by host Christopher O'Riley. Eighteen-year-old Patricio Molina, the third and final performer on this episode, is a musical star in his native Chile, but moved to New York City to study piano at the Manhattan School of Music. He performs Petern Mennin's "Toccata" to conclude the episode.