Sep 7, 2026 · 29 min · 12 segments
We’ve gone back in our archive to rediscover astonishing performances by some of the youngest performers (12 and under) to appear on From the Top! You’ll even hear a young violinist who now performs…
Peter DuganHost
Emilia Diaz DelgadoGuest
Our next youngest of the young From the Top musician is 11-year-old classical guitarist Emilia Diaz Delgado.
She wowed us back in 2020 when From the Top was keeping the joy alive recording in temporary DIY studios at musicians' homes.
That moment gave us a rare window into how music helped so many people find hope, healing, and direction through their instruments.
Here's Emilia at just 11 years old, performing Etude No. 11 by Ettore Villalobos.
11-year-old guitarist Emilia Diaz Delgado from Santa Clara, California, performed Etude 11 by Héctor Villalobos.
During this time of social distancing, she recorded that performance in her own home.
Our next youngest of the young From the Top musician is 11-year-old classical guitarist Emilia Diaz Delgado.
She wowed us back in 2020 when From the Top was keeping the joy alive recording in temporary DIY studios at musicians' homes.
That moment gave us a rare window into how music helped so many people find hope, healing, and direction through their instruments.
Here's Emilia at just 11 years old, performing Etude No. 11 by Ettore Villalobos.
11-year-old guitarist Emilia Diaz Delgado from Santa Clara, California, performed Etude 11 by Héctor Villalobos.
During this time of social distancing, she recorded that performance in her own home.
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