Press Releases

Performance Today Announces Five Students for 2024-2025 Young Artist in Residency Program

October 15, 2024

YourClassical’s Performance Today, America’s most popular classical music radio program, has announced the five musicians who will make up this year’s Performance Today Young Artists in Residence program (PTYA). Performance Today works with the top music conservatories from around the country to identify their most promising talent to take part in the PTYA Program each year. 

MPR News names Nina Moini as new host of Minnesota Now

October 14, 2024

The search for a new host who could continue to build authentic connections with Minnesotans around the state led back to the MPR newsroom and Nina Moini, a reporter with host and editor experience at MPR News since 2017. Moini will begin her new host duties in mid-November.  

Fred Child to Step Down from Performance Today® After 25 Years

July 23, 2024

American Public Media today announces Fred Child will step down in October 2025 from his position as Host and Senior Editor of YourClassical’s Performance Today®, completing a 25-year run as host of America’s most popular classical music radio show. 

Rock the Cradle Coming to Mia June 9

May 2, 2024

Rock the Cradle, The Current’s annual, free event for kids and their grownups to explore music, art and culture returns Sunday, June 9, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) and Children’s Theatre Company (CTC).  

Gov. Walz Proclaims April 10 Minnesota Music Day

April 11, 2024

As part of The Current’s ongoing celebration of Minnesota Music Month, Gov. Tim Walz has proclaimed April 10 Minnesota Music Day. The Minnesota Music Day event also included performances by local musicians Anna Graves and Porcupine, as well as a look at the Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report.

Performance Today Selects Deborah Borda as 2024 Classical Woman of the Year

March 29, 2024

Performance Today, a national classical music radio program hosted by Fred Child from American Public Media, is pleased to announce that Deborah Borda has been named the 2024 Classical Woman of the Year. This prestigious title is awarded to exceptional women who have made significant contributions to the world of classical music art form and who provide inspiration for listeners.