Seven Days: Vermont's Independent Voice

The Golden Age

The musical résumés of percussionist Nicholas Bonaccio, bassoonist Tim Woos (pictured) and cellist Leland Ko are pretty impressive. Each has been a featured soloist with area symphony orchestras, and Woos has even dabbled in composing. It may surprise you, then, that they’re not yet college-aged. At the ripe ol’ age of 12, Ko, of Massachusetts’ Brockton Symphony Orchestra, isn’t even in high school. These virtuosos (Bonaccio and Woos hailing from the VYO) show off their forte in a live recording of NPR’s “From the Top” at the Flynn this week. Hosted by pianist Christopher O’Riley, the weekly radio broadcast showcases the stories and sounds of up-and-coming youngsters. This episode also features 17-year-old Korean pianist JeeHae Ahn and a returning “From the Top” alum, soprano Nadine Sierra. Bet she’ll feel her age this time around.