<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Videos</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/videos</link><atom:link href="https://www.yourclassical.org/api/feed/videos" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><description><![CDATA[]]></description><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:37:31 -0500</lastBuildDate><item><title>Schubert Club live with soprano Lise Davidsen and pianist James Baillieu</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/10/23/schubert-club-live-with-soprano-lise-davidsen-and-pianist-james-baillieu?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/10/23/schubert-club-live-with-soprano-lise-davidsen-and-pianist-james-baillieu</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:37:43 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Davidsen will deliver an intimate, carefully curated performance that features iconic masterpieces by Franz Schubert, including Gretchen am Spinnrade.
]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/898eeae3e9f64c39e0fae2f82e1847ebc43924a6/uncropped/82f6da-20261023-lise-davidsen-press-photo-credit-james-hole-01-400.jpg" alt="undefined" height="300" width="400"/><p>Celebrated Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen will make her highly anticipated debut for the Schubert Club International Artist Series at the Ordway. Joined by her acclaimed recital partner, pianist James Baillieu, Davidsen will deliver an intimate, all-Schubert program that spans the vast emotional depth of human experience, from intense rapture to tragic encounters with death.</p><figure class="figure figure-none figure-full"><picture class="" data-testid="picture"><source type="image/webp" srcSet="https://img.apmcdn.org/e09afb2c9288c693dd7d8320140933a874a49310/uncropped/1c1747-20261023-pianist-james-baillieu-press-photo-credit-david-ruano-03-webp400.webp 400w,https://img.apmcdn.org/e09afb2c9288c693dd7d8320140933a874a49310/uncropped/49eab2-20261023-pianist-james-baillieu-press-photo-credit-david-ruano-03-webp600.webp 600w,https://img.apmcdn.org/e09afb2c9288c693dd7d8320140933a874a49310/uncropped/b8355d-20261023-pianist-james-baillieu-press-photo-credit-david-ruano-03-webp1000.webp 1000w,https://img.apmcdn.org/e09afb2c9288c693dd7d8320140933a874a49310/uncropped/5467b7-20261023-pianist-james-baillieu-press-photo-credit-david-ruano-03-webp1400.webp 1400w,https://img.apmcdn.org/e09afb2c9288c693dd7d8320140933a874a49310/uncropped/f207cb-20261023-pianist-james-baillieu-press-photo-credit-david-ruano-03-webp1874.webp 1874w" sizes="(max-width: 47.999em) 99vw, 66vw" data-testid="webp"/><source type="image/jpeg" srcSet="https://img.apmcdn.org/e09afb2c9288c693dd7d8320140933a874a49310/uncropped/825e64-20261023-pianist-james-baillieu-press-photo-credit-david-ruano-03-400.jpg 400w,https://img.apmcdn.org/e09afb2c9288c693dd7d8320140933a874a49310/uncropped/92ac32-20261023-pianist-james-baillieu-press-photo-credit-david-ruano-03-600.jpg 600w,https://img.apmcdn.org/e09afb2c9288c693dd7d8320140933a874a49310/uncropped/4a8e0a-20261023-pianist-james-baillieu-press-photo-credit-david-ruano-03-1000.jpg 1000w,https://img.apmcdn.org/e09afb2c9288c693dd7d8320140933a874a49310/uncropped/73b89e-20261023-pianist-james-baillieu-press-photo-credit-david-ruano-03-1400.jpg 1400w,https://img.apmcdn.org/e09afb2c9288c693dd7d8320140933a874a49310/uncropped/81a4d5-20261023-pianist-james-baillieu-press-photo-credit-david-ruano-03-1874.jpg 1874w" sizes="(max-width: 47.999em) 99vw, 66vw" data-testid="notwebp"/><img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/e09afb2c9288c693dd7d8320140933a874a49310/uncropped/92ac32-20261023-pianist-james-baillieu-press-photo-credit-david-ruano-03-600.jpg" alt="A man in a collared shirt and blazer poses for a studio portrait"/></picture><figcaption class="figure_caption"><div class="figure_text">Described by The Daily Telegraph as “in a class of his own”, James Baillieu is one of the leading song and chamber music pianists of his generation.</div><div class="figure_credit">David Ruano</div></figcaption></figure><p>The carefully curated performance features iconic masterpieces like <em>Gretchen am Spinnrade</em> alongside haunting narrative ballads such as <em>Der Zwerg</em> and <em>Der Tod und das Mädchen.</em></p><p>Listen live on YourClassical MPR on Friday, Oct. 23, starting 7:30 p.m. Central.</p><p><strong>See the full program, along with song translations, in the program below, provided courtesy the Schubert Club:</strong> </p><div class="customHtml"><iframe src="https://files.apmcdn.org/production/14cefe10f6d13e4775a623e97e64e10c.pdf" height="1000" width="100%"></iframe></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://img.apmcdn.org/898eeae3e9f64c39e0fae2f82e1847ebc43924a6/uncropped/a92cee-20261023-lise-davidsen-press-photo-credit-james-hole-01-600.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" height="300" width="300"/><media:description type="plain">undefined</media:description></item><item><title>Gaetano Donizetti - 'Regnava nel silenzio' from 'Lucia di Lammermoor'</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/10/08/gaetano-donizetti-regnava-nel-silenzio-from-lucia-di-lammermoor?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/10/08/gaetano-donizetti-regnava-nel-silenzio-from-lucia-di-lammermoor</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:04:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Soprano Tina O’Malley, winner of the 2026 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize, performs “Regnava nel silenzio” from Gaetano Donizetti’s ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ with pianist Carson Rose Schneider. 
]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/894adefc1d5fbbc0ab342df595bb56036112fd1b/widescreen/87fec9-20261012-tina-omalley-regnava-del-silenzio-thumbnail-400.jpg" alt="undefined" height="225" width="400"/><p>Soprano Tina O’Malley, winner of the 2026 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize, performs “Regnava nel silenzio” from Gaetano Donizetti’s <em>Lucia di Lammermoor</em> with pianist Carson Rose Schneider. </p><p><em>Lucia di Lammermoor</em> premiered at the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples in 1835 and is based on Sir Walter Scott’s novel <em>The Bride of Lammermoor</em>. In this piece, Lucia waits by a fountain to meet her secret love, Edgardo. She tells her companion, Alisa, about the ghost of a woman who was killed at the fountain by one of Edgardo’s Ravenswood ancestors. The aria is an iconic example of Donizetti’s bel canto writing for soprano. </p><p><strong>Music Information</strong> <br/>”Regnava nel silenzio” from <em>Lucia di Lammermoor</em> (1835) <br/>Music: Gaetano Donizetti <br/>Libretto: Salvadore Cammarano </p><p><strong>Musician</strong><br/>Tina O’Malley, soprano </p><p><strong>Credits</strong> <br/>Guest: Tina O’Malley <br/>Host: Julie Amacher <br/>Video Producer: John Kuntz <br/>Videographer: Derek Ramirez <br/>Audio Engineer: Josh Sauvageau <br/>Technical Assistant: Asaí Trujillo <br/>Pianist: Carson Rose Schneider </p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://img.apmcdn.org/894adefc1d5fbbc0ab342df595bb56036112fd1b/widescreen/0d4922-20261012-tina-omalley-regnava-del-silenzio-thumbnail-600.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" height="225" width="225"/><media:description type="plain">undefined</media:description></item><item><title>Getting to Know Tina O’Malley, 2026 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize Winner</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/10/08/getting-to-know-tina-omalley-2026-karin-larson-yourclassical-prize-winner?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/10/08/getting-to-know-tina-omalley-2026-karin-larson-yourclassical-prize-winner</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:04:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Watch a studio session with soprano Tina O’Malley of New Brighton, Minnesota, who won the 2026 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize in the Preprofessional Musician category. 
]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/0536a23ef1879531f405ab19b1d933758d54fbd4/widescreen/2ceb2d-20261008-get-to-know-tina-omalley-thumbnail-400.jpg" alt="undefined" height="225" width="400"/><p>Watch a studio session with soprano Tina O’Malley of New Brighton, Minnesota, who won the 2026 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize in the Preprofessional Musician category. </p><p>In this extended conversation with YourClassical host Julie Amacher, O’Malley talks about finding her voice, why she loves theater and opera, and what made her apply for the prize. She also explains her commitment to championing living women composers, and how music keeps her close to home and to her brother, whom she helps care for. </p><p>As part of the prize, O’Malley received a cash award and a recording session in Minnesota Public Radio’s Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio, where these videos were recorded. She is accompanied by pianist Carson Rose Schneider. </p><p>Applications for the 2027 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize open Feb. 1, 2027. The prize celebrates women in classical music, and winners receive a cash award and a recording session in Minnesota Public Radio’s Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio. The prize is open to Minnesota musicians ages 14 to 28. Submissions are due March 31, 2027. <a href="https://www.yourclassical.org/karinlarsonprize" class="default">Learn more!</a></p><p><strong>Musician</strong><br/>Tina O’Malley, soprano </p><p><strong>Credits</strong> <br/>Guest: Tina O’Malley <br/>Host: Julie Amacher <br/>Video Producer: John Kuntz <br/>Videographer: Derek Ramirez <br/>Audio Engineer: Josh Sauvageau <br/>Technical Assistant: Asaí Trujillo <br/>Pianist: Carson Rose Schneider </p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://img.apmcdn.org/0536a23ef1879531f405ab19b1d933758d54fbd4/widescreen/cd691c-20261008-get-to-know-tina-omalley-thumbnail-600.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" height="225" width="225"/><media:description type="plain">undefined</media:description></item><item><title>Ariana Kim - 'Migrating Home'</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/10/02/ariana-kim-migrating-home?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/10/02/ariana-kim-migrating-home</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Watch violinist Ariana Kim play ‘Migrating Home,’ her own piece for violin and looping pedal. 
]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/0aa1a00a01f89c7b462538c52f473bd9ee591298/widescreen/45a5e1-20261015-ariana-kim-migrating-home-thumbnail-400.jpg" alt="undefined" height="225" width="400"/><p>Ariana Kim is a violinist who has an appetite for music outside of the classical tradition. A tenured violin professor at Cornell University, she’s built a career that now includes performances with musicians across various genres from jazz to bluegrass. Kim recently went to India on a five-month sabbatical to study Carnatic music. Everything she learned during that trip appears on her latest recording, <em>(un)common thread</em> — an album that connects pieces from a variety of composers through a single theme: improvisation. </p><p>Kim joins host Julie Amacher in the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio at Minnesota Public Radio’s headquarters in St. Paul to talk about her upbringing, her sabbaticals and her approach to improvisation. </p><p>Watch Kim&#x27;s performance of her own composition for violin and looping pedal: <em>Migrating Home</em>.</p><p><strong>Musicians</strong><br/>Ariana Kim, violin</p><p><strong>Credits</strong><br/>Guest: Ariana Kim<br/>Host: Julie Amacher<br/>Video Producer: Ines Guanchez<br/>Video Editor: Evan Clark<br/>Camera Operator: Evan Clark, Ariel Tilson<br/>Audio Engineer: Josh Sauvageau<br/>Digital Producers: Ines Guanchez, Jenny Cvek-Walmsley</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://img.apmcdn.org/0aa1a00a01f89c7b462538c52f473bd9ee591298/widescreen/034c4c-20261015-ariana-kim-migrating-home-thumbnail-600.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" height="225" width="225"/><media:description type="plain">undefined</media:description></item><item><title>Ariana Kim - 'Raga Aalapana: Bahudari'</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/10/01/ariana-kim-raga-aalapana-bahudari?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/10/01/ariana-kim-raga-aalapana-bahudari</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Watch violinist Ariana Kim play her arrangement of the Raga Aalapana: ‘Bahudari.’ 

]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/c9e2ce8e520e547939fc1e98b83b42bcc0925053/widescreen/706a63-20261015-ariana-kim-raga-aalapana-bahudari-thumbnail-400.jpg" alt="undefined" height="225" width="400"/><p>Ariana Kim is a violinist who has an appetite for music outside of the classical tradition. A tenured violin professor at Cornell University, she’s built a career that now includes performances with musicians across various genres from jazz to bluegrass. Kim recently went to India on a five-month sabbatical to study Carnatic music. Everything she learned during that trip appears on her latest recording, <em>(un)common thread</em> — an album that connects pieces from a variety of composers through a single theme: improvisation. </p><p>Kim joins host Julie Amacher in the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio at Minnesota Public Radio’s headquarters in St. Paul to talk about her upbringing, her sabbaticals and her approach to improvisation. </p><p>Watch Kim’s performance of her own arrangement of the Raga Aalapana <em>Bahudari</em> — an improvisation in the Carnatic classical music style. </p><p><strong>Musicians</strong><br/>Ariana Kim, violin</p><p><strong>Credits</strong><br/>Guest: Ariana Kim<br/>Host: Julie Amacher<br/>Video Producer: Ines Guanchez<br/>Video Editor: Evan Clark<br/>Camera Operator: Evan Clark, Ariel Tilson<br/>Audio Engineer: Josh Sauvageau<br/>Digital Producers: Ines Guanchez, Jenny Cvek-Walmsley</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://img.apmcdn.org/c9e2ce8e520e547939fc1e98b83b42bcc0925053/widescreen/b9c158-20261015-ariana-kim-raga-aalapana-bahudari-thumbnail-600.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" height="225" width="225"/><media:description type="plain">undefined</media:description></item><item><title>Jean-Baptiste Robin - 'Pavane of a Sleeping Beauty' by Maurice Ravel</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/10/01/jean-baptiste-robin-pavane-of-a-sleeping-beauty-by-maurice-ravel?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/10/01/jean-baptiste-robin-pavane-of-a-sleeping-beauty-by-maurice-ravel</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Watch organist Jean-Baptiste Robin perform ‘Pavane de la Belle au bois dormant’ (‘Pavane of a Sleeping Beauty’) from ‘Ma mère l’Oye’ (‘Mother Goose Suite’) by Maurice Ravel. 

]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/5da057a7a31c49878da07f0ef6fde42865129824/widescreen/22a1f9-20261012-jean-baptiste-robin-pavane-thumbnail-400.jpg" alt="undefined" height="225" width="400"/><p>French composer and organist Jean-Baptiste Robin has established an international career as a performer, composer and teacher. He is Organist of the Royal Chapel at the Palace of Versailles, one of France’s most distinguished musical appointments, and has teaching appointments in Versailles and London. </p><p>Earlier this year, Robin joined Pipedreams host Michael Barone at the Catholic Church of St. Olaf in downtown Minneapolis, where they spoke about music, the organ and Robin’s career, as well as recorded his interpretation of various compositions from across the organ repertoire. </p><p>Watch as Robin performs <em>Pavane of a Sleeping Beauty</em> by Maurice Ravel on the church’s Lively-Fulcher pipe organ. Gentle and restrained, this interpretation leans into the piece’s quiet elegance and sense of space. </p><p><strong>Musician</strong><strong><br/></strong>Jean-Baptiste Robin, organ </p><p><strong>Credits</strong> <br/>Guests: Jean-Baptiste Robin <br/>Host: Michael Barone <br/>Video Producer: John Kuntz <br/>Video Editor: Evan Clark <br/>Camera Operator: Evan Clark <br/>Audio Engineer: Ruben Schneiderman <br/>Digital Producers: Ines Guanchez, Jenny Cvek-Walmsley </p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://img.apmcdn.org/5da057a7a31c49878da07f0ef6fde42865129824/widescreen/eaa256-20261012-jean-baptiste-robin-pavane-thumbnail-600.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" height="225" width="225"/><media:description type="plain">undefined</media:description></item><item><title>Violinist Ariana Kim sews an (un)common thread</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/30/violinist-ariana-kim-sews-an-uncommon-thread?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/30/violinist-ariana-kim-sews-an-uncommon-thread</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Watch a studio session with violinist Ariana Kim about her latest album ‘(un)common thread.’
]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/0090a7c3fea91a58ff1ba8e9e7f03b0b9f2fd6f1/widescreen/f44293-20261015-ariana-kim-studio-session-thumbnail-400.jpg" alt="undefined" height="225" width="400"/><p>Ariana Kim is a violinist who has an appetite for music outside of the classical tradition. A tenured violin professor at Cornell University, she’s built a career that now includes performances with musicians across various genres from jazz to bluegrass. Kim recently went to India on a five-month sabbatical to study Carnatic music. Everything she learned during that trip appears on her latest recording, <em>(un)common thread</em> — an album that connects pieces from a variety of composers through a single theme: improvisation. </p><p>Kim joins host Julie Amacher in the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio at Minnesota Public Radio’s headquarters in St. Paul to talk about her upbringing, her sabbaticals and her approach to improvisation. </p><p><a href="https://www.yourclassical.org/episode/2026/06/17/new-classical-tracks-violinist-ariana-kim-sews-an-uncommon-thread-on-latest-album" class="default">Listen to the New Classical Tracks episode from this interview</a></p><p><strong>Musicians</strong><br/>Ariana Kim, violin</p><p><strong>Credits</strong><br/>Guest: Ariana Kim<br/>Host: Julie Amacher<br/>Video Producer: Ines Guanchez<br/>Video Editor: Evan Clark<br/>Camera Operator: Evan Clark, Ariel Tilson<br/>Audio Engineer: Josh Sauvageau<br/>Digital Producers: Ines Guanchez, Jenny Cvek-Walmsley</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://img.apmcdn.org/0090a7c3fea91a58ff1ba8e9e7f03b0b9f2fd6f1/widescreen/7fabe2-20261015-ariana-kim-studio-session-thumbnail-600.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" height="225" width="225"/><media:description type="plain">undefined</media:description></item><item><title>Classically Training: What is opera?</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/episode/2026/09/28/classically-training-what-is-opera?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/episode/2026/09/28/classically-training-what-is-opera</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In this episode, ‘Classically Training’ makes a trip to the Minnesota Opera to find out where this art form came from and how all the pieces come together. 
]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/a5ce951980497b4117347e5810a749a86f57eb9e/square/44ea06-20260928-classically-training-episode-6-what-is-opera-03-400.jpg" alt="undefined" height="400" width="400"/><p>There is nothing quite like opera: a full stage production where performers are asked to sing hours of music, in multiple languages, at the very top and bottom of their ranges, and all over a full orchestra. In this episode, <em>Classically Training</em> makes a trip to the Minnesota Opera to find out where this art form came from and how all the pieces come together. <br/> </p><div class="apm-related-list"><div class="apm-related-list-title">Related Items</div><ul class="apm-related-list-body"><li class="apm-related-link"><span class="apm-related-link-prefix">Episode 1:</span><a href="https://www.yourclassical.org/episode/2025/09/08/classically-training-what-is-classical-music">What is classical music?</a></li><li class="apm-related-link"><span class="apm-related-link-prefix">Episode 2: </span><a href="https://www.yourclassical.org/episode/2025/09/15/classically-training-how-did-the-notes-on-the-piano-get-there">How did the notes on the piano get there?</a></li><li class="apm-related-link"><span class="apm-related-link-prefix">Episode 3: </span><a href="https://www.yourclassical.org/episode/2025/09/22/classically-training-what-does-the-arm-waving-mean">What does the arm waving mean?</a></li><li class="apm-related-link"><span class="apm-related-link-prefix">Episode 4:</span><a href="https://www.yourclassical.org/episode/2025/09/29/classically-training-sonatas-concertos-and-preludes-oh-my">“Sonatas, concertos, and preludes, oh my!”</a></li><li class="apm-related-link"><span class="apm-related-link-prefix">Episode 5:</span><a href="https://www.yourclassical.org/episode/2026/06/29/classically-training-how-do-composers-compose">How do composers compose?</a></li></ul></div>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://img.apmcdn.org/a5ce951980497b4117347e5810a749a86f57eb9e/square/02ba48-20260928-classically-training-episode-6-what-is-opera-03-600.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" height="400" width="400"/><media:description type="plain">undefined</media:description><enclosure url="https://play.publicradio.org/web/o/minnesota/classical/programs/classically_training/2026/09/28/classtrain_20260928-classically-training_20260928_128.mp3" length="1216992" type="audio/mpeg" /></item><item><title>Minnesota Winds - 'Unfurl' by Katherine Bergman</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/25/minnesota-winds-unfurl-by-katherine-bergman?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/25/minnesota-winds-unfurl-by-katherine-bergman</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Watch guest conductor Cynthia Johnston Turner lead the Minnesota Winds in a performance of ‘Unfurl’ by Katherine Bergman from the ensemble’s first-ever season finale. 
]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/9957542e05fad1751898285b278b9751e16d5f1c/widescreen/fff366-20261015-katherine-bergman-unfurl-thumbnail-400.jpg" alt="undefined" height="225" width="400"/><p>Katherine Bergman is a Minnesota-based composer who draws on nature, environmentalism, and the intersection between art and science to create music described as hypnotic and visceral. She is also co-founder and artistic director of the Minnesota Winds, a professional concert band with a vision to embrace the dynamic energy and inclusive culture of school band and bring it to the professional level. </p><p><a href="https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/23/katherine-bergman-and-the-minnesota-winds-unfurl-together" class="default">Host Vernon Neal joined Bergman at her home to talk about her latest composition for the Minnesota Winds, </a><em><a href="https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/23/katherine-bergman-and-the-minnesota-winds-unfurl-together" class="default">Unfurl</a></em><a href="https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/23/katherine-bergman-and-the-minnesota-winds-unfurl-together" class="default">.</a> </p><p>Watch guest conductor Cynthia Johnston Turner lead the Minnesota Winds in a performance of <em>Unfurl</em> by Katherine Bergman from the ensemble’s first-ever season finale. </p><p><strong>Musicians</strong> <br/>Cynthia Johnston Turner, conductor <br/>Katherine Bergman, composer <br/>Minnesota Winds </p><p><strong>Credits</strong> <br/>Guest: Katherine Bergman <br/>Host: Vernon Neal <br/>Video Producer: Ines Guanchez<br/>Video Editor: Josh Sauvageau <br/>Camera Operator: Josh Sauvageau, Isaí Trujillo <br/>Audio Engineer: Josh Sauvageau <br/>Digital Producers: Ines Guanchez, Jenny Cvek-Walmsley</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://img.apmcdn.org/9957542e05fad1751898285b278b9751e16d5f1c/widescreen/341773-20261015-katherine-bergman-unfurl-thumbnail-600.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" height="225" width="225"/><media:description type="plain">undefined</media:description></item><item><title>Jean Baptiste Robin - 'Plein Jeu' by François Couperin</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/25/jean-baptiste-robin-plein-jeu-by-franois-couperin?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/25/jean-baptiste-robin-plein-jeu-by-franois-couperin</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Watch organist Jean-Baptiste Robin perform François Couperin’s ‘Plein Jeu.’
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]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/8872660e11cada8c5dc38591073677d12a36918b/widescreen/cc9ff2-20261013-katherine-bergman-artist-interview-thumbnail-400.jpg" alt="undefined" height="225" width="400"/><p>Katherine Bergman is a Minnesota-based composer who draws on nature, environmentalism, and the intersection between art and science to create music described as hypnotic and visceral. She is also co-founder and artistic director of the Minnesota Winds, a professional concert band with a vision to embrace the dynamic energy and inclusive culture of school band and bring it to the professional level. </p><p>Host Vernon Neal joins Bergman at her home to talk about her latest composition for the Minnesota Winds, <em>Unfurl</em>. </p><p><strong>Musicians</strong> <br/>Cynthia Johnston Turner, conductor <br/>Katherine Bergman, composer <br/>Minnesota Winds </p><p><strong>Credits</strong> <br/>Guest: Katherine Bergman <br/>Host: Vernon Neal <br/>Video Producer: Ines Guanchez<br/>Video Editor: Josh Sauvageau <br/>Camera Operator: Josh Sauvageau, Isaí Trujillo <br/>Audio Engineer: Josh Sauvageau <br/>Digital Producers: Ines Guanchez, Jenny Cvek-Walmsley</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://img.apmcdn.org/8872660e11cada8c5dc38591073677d12a36918b/widescreen/429506-20261013-katherine-bergman-artist-interview-thumbnail-600.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" height="225" width="225"/><media:description type="plain">undefined</media:description></item><item><title>PT Originals: Samuel Frois at Walker West</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/22/pt-originals-samuel-frois-at-walker-west?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/22/pt-originals-samuel-frois-at-walker-west</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Performance Today Young Artist in Residence Samuel Frois and pianist Neilson Chen perform the Aria from ‘Bachianas Brasileiras’ No. 5 by Heitor Villa Lobos. 
]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/0562e24aa28414f08c17bfcd3f4091a29edf320d/widescreen/071431-20261012-pt-originals-samuel-frois-at-walker-west-thumbnail-400.jpg" alt="undefined" height="225" width="400"/><p>Performance Today Young Artist in Residence Samuel Frois has a strong affinity for the music and culture of his home country, Brazil. During his residency, he gave a recital that featured mostly Brazilian composers for students at Walker West Music Academy in St. Paul, Minnesota’s historic Rondo neighborhood. Here is an excerpt from the concert, where he and pianist Neilson Chen perform the Aria from <em>Bachianas Brasileiras</em> No. 5 by Heitor Villa Lobos. </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUZZTVljRjc2aUstQktqd2NYTmduTGk1cTM2MHxBSTVJdTV0NmpSM190elh0S2p2TkozemRMVndYR29IcTNja281TEtKYXBQdjNWNHdseUQwb1BGWmZVSUZRSGZNWF8wVXIxb2lDX3FHamNFYkNOeHBmaUpzdjFsLWNnUkNDTlRL&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fperformancetoday.org%2F&amp;v=O17_K2wxT8I" class="default">Find more music and interviews with Performance Today!</a></p><p><a href="https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2025/08/11/yair" class="default">More on Samuel Frois</a></p><p><a href="https://walkerwest.org/" class="default">More about Walker West Music Academy</a></p><p><strong>Performance Today team</strong> <br/>Producer: Meghann Oglesby <br/>Camera Operator: Evan Clark <br/>Editors: Evan Clark, Eric Xu Romani <br/>Audio Engineer: Craig Thorson</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://img.apmcdn.org/0562e24aa28414f08c17bfcd3f4091a29edf320d/widescreen/f69ac0-20261012-pt-originals-samuel-frois-at-walker-west-thumbnail-600.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" height="225" width="225"/><media:description type="plain">undefined</media:description></item><item><title>Jean Baptiste Robin - 'Les Sauvages' by Jean-Philippe Rameau</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/18/jean-baptiste-robin-les-sauvages-by-jeanphilippe-rameau?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/18/jean-baptiste-robin-les-sauvages-by-jeanphilippe-rameau</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Watch organist Jean-Baptiste Robin perform ‘Les Sauvages’ by Jean-Philippe Rameau. 
]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/d4af64c4d93fa3e8005dfc215efef1a845d454a4/widescreen/f3d334-20261012-jean-baptiste-robin-les-sauvages-thumbnail-400.jpg" alt="undefined" height="225" width="400"/><p>French composer and organist Jean-Baptiste Robin has established an international career as a performer, composer and teacher. He is Organist of the Royal Chapel at the Palace of Versailles, one of France’s most distinguished musical appointments, and has teaching appointments in Versailles and London. </p><p>Earlier this year, Robin joined Pipedreams host Michael Barone at the Catholic Church of St. Olaf in downtown Minneapolis, where they spoke about music, the organ and Robin’s career, as well as recorded his interpretation of various compositions from across the organ repertoire. </p><p>Watch as Robin performs Jean-Philippe Rameau’s <em>Les Sauvages</em> on the church’s Lively-Fulcher pipe organ, highlighting the clarity and rhythmic vitality that defines the French Baroque style. </p><p><strong>Musician</strong><strong><br/></strong>Jean-Baptiste Robin, organ </p><p><strong>Credits</strong> <br/>Guests: Jean-Baptiste Robin <br/>Host: Michael Barone <br/>Video Producer: John Kuntz <br/>Video Editor: Evan Clark <br/>Camera Operator: Evan Clark <br/>Audio Engineer: Ruben Schneiderman <br/>Digital Producers: Ines Guanchez, Jenny Cvek-Walmsley </p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://img.apmcdn.org/d4af64c4d93fa3e8005dfc215efef1a845d454a4/widescreen/500094-20261012-jean-baptiste-robin-les-sauvages-thumbnail-600.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" height="225" width="225"/><media:description type="plain">undefined</media:description></item><item><title>Soprano Claudia Diaz at The Van Dusen Mansion</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/14/soprano-claudia-diaz-at-the-van-dusen-mansion?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/14/soprano-claudia-diaz-at-the-van-dusen-mansion</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Performance Today Young Artist in Residence soprano Claudia Diaz and pianist Kevin Korth perform “¿Dónde estás, Cristóbal?” by Daniel Catán from Act II of the opera ‘Florencia en el Amazonas’ at the historic Van Dusen Mansion in Minneapolis. 
]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/59ed3cfba17740c13afafb2b38a189c1e9ef7152/widescreen/8fc63f-20261012-claudia-diaz-van-dusen-mansion-thumbnail-400.jpg" alt="undefined" height="225" width="400"/><p>Performance Today Young Artist in Residence soprano Claudia Diaz and pianist Kevin Korth perform “¿Dónde estás, Cristóbal?” by Daniel Catán from Act II of the opera <em>Florencia en el Amazonas</em> at the historic Van Dusen Mansion in Minneapolis. </p><p><a href="https://www.yourclassical.org/performance-today" class="default">Find more Performance Today music and interviews</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thevandusenmansion.com/ " class="default">More on The Van Dusen Mansion</a></p><p><a href="https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/07/31/pt2" class="default">Listen to Claudia’s radio broadcast</a></p><p><strong>Performance Today Team</strong><strong><br/></strong>Host and Producer: Meghann Oglesby<br/>Camera Operators: Evan Clark, Sean Belcher, Ruben Schneiderman <br/>Editors: Evan Clark, Ruben Schneiderman <br/>Audio Engineer: Michael Osborne <br/>Musicians: Claudia Diaz, soprano; Kevin Korth, piano</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://img.apmcdn.org/59ed3cfba17740c13afafb2b38a189c1e9ef7152/widescreen/d0d31c-20261012-claudia-diaz-van-dusen-mansion-thumbnail-600.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" height="225" width="225"/><media:description type="plain">undefined</media:description></item><item><title>Behind the scenes with PT Young Artists: Claudia Diaz</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/09/behind-the-scenes-with-pt-young-artists-claudia-diaz?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/09/behind-the-scenes-with-pt-young-artists-claudia-diaz</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Performance Today Young Artist in Residence Claudia Diaz says opera lets her feel deeply and connect with listeners. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at her performance video shoot at Minneapolis Historical Landmark, The Van Dusen Mansion. 


]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/15bcaa14262a7e0aa016dce4e82b0428ccaa1829/widescreen/c940f2-20260909-ptya-claudia-diaz-thumbnail-400.jpg" alt="undefined" height="225" width="400"/><p>Performance Today Young Artist in Residence Claudia Diaz first discovered opera through a movie, then a YouTube search led her to Maria Callas and later Diana Damrau. Now, she says opera lets her feel deeply and connect with listeners. Here&#x27;s a behind-the-scenes look at her performance video shoot at Minneapolis Historical Landmark, The Van Dusen Mansion. </p><p>Diaz, who is pursuing an Artist Diploma at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, reflects on human connection, Puerto Rico, and the people who shaped her journey and gets a surprise lunch from local Minneapolis gem, Ena Minneapolis. </p><p><a href="https://www.yourclassical.org/performance-today" class="default">Find more Performance Today music and interviews</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thevandusenmansion.com/ " class="default">More on The Van Dusen Mansion</a></p><p><a href="https://enampls.com/" class="default">More on Ena Latin Fusion Restaurant</a></p><p><a href="https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/07/31/pt2" class="default">Listen to Claudia’s radio broadcast</a></p><p><strong>Performance Today Team</strong><strong><br/></strong>Host and Producer: Meghann Oglesby<br/>Camera Operators: Evan Clark, Sean Belcher, Ruben Schneiderman <br/>Editors: Evan Clark, Ruben Schneiderman <br/>Audio Engineer: Michael Osborne <br/>Musicians: Claudia Diaz, soprano; Kevin Korth, piano</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://img.apmcdn.org/15bcaa14262a7e0aa016dce4e82b0428ccaa1829/widescreen/b978ac-20260909-ptya-claudia-diaz-thumbnail-600.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" height="225" width="225"/><media:description type="plain">undefined</media:description></item><item><title>The Bakken Ensemble - 'Fly Away Moon' by TJ Cole</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/04/the-bakken-ensemble-fly-away-moon-by-tj-cole?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/04/the-bakken-ensemble-fly-away-moon-by-tj-cole</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Bakken Ensemble joins host Tom Crann in the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio at Minnesota Public Radio’s headquarters in St. Paul to talk about its origins as a chamber group and its recent projects and commissions. 


]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/e621869480ab7e99b08285a65008ded0c2baaa85/widescreen/5384d6-20260909-bakken-ensemble-studio-session-thumbnail-400.jpg" alt="undefined" height="225" width="400"/><p>Throughout its almost 40 year history, first as the Bakken Quartet and then as the Bakken Piano Trio (now as Bakken Ensemble), the Bakken musicians have always performed a diverse repertoire including classics, unusual works by old and new composers, and world premieres that demonstrate their ability to thrive in difficult and seldom-traveled waters. </p><p>The ensemble joins host Tom Crann in the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio at Minnesota Public Radio’s headquarters in St. Paul to talk about its origins as a chamber group and its recent projects and commissions. </p><p>Watch the group’s performance of <em>Fly Away Moon</em> by American composer, producer and performer TJ Cole. </p><p><strong>Musicians</strong> <br/>Stephanie Arado: violin <br/>Pitnarry Shin: cello <br/>Grace Takeda: viola <br/>Matt Haimovitz: cello </p><p><strong>Credits</strong> <br/>Guests: Stephanie Arado, Pitnarry Shin, Grace Takeda, Matt Haimovitz <br/>Host: Tom Crann <br/>Video Producer: John Kuntz <br/>Video Editor: Josh Sauvageau <br/>Camera Operator: Josh Sauvageau <br/>Audio Engineer: Cameron Wiley <br/>Digital Producers: Ines Guanchez, Jenny Cvek-Walmsley</p><p><a href="https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/04/17/bakken-ensemble-celebrates-30-years-of-music-with-guest-matt-haimovitz" class="default">Listen to Tom Crann’s on-air interview with the ensemble!</a> </p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://img.apmcdn.org/e621869480ab7e99b08285a65008ded0c2baaa85/widescreen/40f5ff-20260909-bakken-ensemble-studio-session-thumbnail-600.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" height="225" width="225"/><media:description type="plain">undefined</media:description></item><item><title>The Bakken Ensemble - Theme &amp; Variations from String Quartet No. 2 by Anton Arensky</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/03/the-bakken-ensemble-theme-variations-from-string-quartet-no-2-by-anton-arensky?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/03/the-bakken-ensemble-theme-variations-from-string-quartet-no-2-by-anton-arensky</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Bakken Ensemble joins host Tom Crann in the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio at Minnesota Public Radio’s headquarters in St. Paul to talk about its origins as a chamber group and its recent projects and commissions. 


]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/e621869480ab7e99b08285a65008ded0c2baaa85/widescreen/5384d6-20260909-bakken-ensemble-studio-session-thumbnail-400.jpg" alt="undefined" height="225" width="400"/><p>Throughout its almost 40 year history, first as the Bakken Quartet and then as the Bakken Piano Trio (now as Bakken Ensemble), the Bakken musicians have always performed a diverse repertoire including classics, unusual works by old and new composers, and world premieres that demonstrate their ability to thrive in difficult and seldom-traveled waters. </p><p>The ensemble joins host Tom Crann in the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio at Minnesota Public Radio’s headquarters in St. Paul to talk about its origins as a chamber group and its recent projects and commissions. </p><p>Watch the group’s performance of the second movement of Russian composer Anton Arensky’s String Quartet No. 2 above. </p><p><strong>Musicians</strong> <br/>Stephanie Arado: violin <br/>Pitnarry Shin: cello <br/>Grace Takeda: viola <br/>Matt Haimovitz: cello </p><p><strong>Credits</strong> <br/>Guests: Stephanie Arado, Pitnarry Shin, Grace Takeda, Matt Haimovitz <br/>Host: Tom Crann <br/>Video Producer: John Kuntz <br/>Video Editor: Josh Sauvageau <br/>Camera Operator: Josh Sauvageau <br/>Audio Engineer: Cameron Wiley <br/>Digital Producers: Ines Guanchez, Jenny Cvek-Walmsley</p><p><a href="https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/04/17/bakken-ensemble-celebrates-30-years-of-music-with-guest-matt-haimovitz" class="default">Listen to Tom Crann’s on-air interview with the ensemble!</a> </p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://img.apmcdn.org/e621869480ab7e99b08285a65008ded0c2baaa85/widescreen/40f5ff-20260909-bakken-ensemble-studio-session-thumbnail-600.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" height="225" width="225"/><media:description type="plain">undefined</media:description></item><item><title>The Bakken Ensemble and friends visit MPR studios</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/02/the-bakken-ensemble-and-friends-visit-mpr-studios?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/09/02/the-bakken-ensemble-and-friends-visit-mpr-studios</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Bakken Ensemble joins host Tom Crann in the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio at Minnesota Public Radio’s headquarters in St. Paul to talk about its origins as a chamber group and its recent projects and commissions. 


]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/e621869480ab7e99b08285a65008ded0c2baaa85/widescreen/5384d6-20260909-bakken-ensemble-studio-session-thumbnail-400.jpg" alt="undefined" height="225" width="400"/><p>Throughout its almost 40 year history, first as the Bakken Quartet and then as the Bakken Piano Trio (now as Bakken Ensemble), the Bakken musicians have always performed a diverse repertoire including classics, unusual works by old and new composers, and world premieres that demonstrate their ability to thrive in difficult and seldom-traveled waters. </p><p>The ensemble joins host Tom Crann in the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio at Minnesota Public Radio’s headquarters in St. Paul to talk about its origins as a chamber group and its recent projects and commissions. </p><p><strong>Musicians</strong> <br/>Stephanie Arado: violin <br/>Pitnarry Shin: cello <br/>Grace Takeda: viola <br/>Matt Haimovitz: cello </p><p><strong>Credits</strong> <br/>Guests: Stephanie Arado, Pitnarry Shin, Grace Takeda, Matt Haimovitz <br/>Host: Tom Crann <br/>Video Producer: John Kuntz <br/>Video Editor: Josh Sauvageau <br/>Camera Operator: Josh Sauvageau <br/>Audio Engineer: Cameron Wiley <br/>Digital Producers: Ines Guanchez, Jenny Cvek-Walmsley</p><p><a href="https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/04/17/bakken-ensemble-celebrates-30-years-of-music-with-guest-matt-haimovitz" class="default">Listen to Tom Crann’s on-air interview with the ensemble!</a> </p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://img.apmcdn.org/e621869480ab7e99b08285a65008ded0c2baaa85/widescreen/40f5ff-20260909-bakken-ensemble-studio-session-thumbnail-600.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" height="225" width="225"/><media:description type="plain">undefined</media:description></item><item><title>Discover the Secret Life of GTCYS</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/08/26/discover-the-secret-life-of-gtcys?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/08/26/discover-the-secret-life-of-gtcys</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Watch as host Vernon Neal speaks to three members of GTCYS’ Symphony ensemble at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis about their instruments and experiences, as well as how GTCYS is helping shape their future. 


]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/e70fd7100a6fad615bed8f0ba76ce8d5f2e53182/widescreen/60ae4e-20260903-the-secret-life-of-gtcys-thumbnail-400.jpg" alt="undefined" height="225" width="400"/><p>The Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS) is the largest youth orchestra program in the country, serving more than 1300 students through its 11 school-year orchestras, camps and community initiatives. Its programs provide a musical pathway for students from across the region, ages 7-18, of all backgrounds and musical levels. </p><p>Watch as host Vernon Neal speaks to three members of GTCYS’ Symphony ensemble at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis about their instruments and experiences, as well as how GTCYS is helping shape their future. </p><p><strong>Musicians</strong> <br/>Hansel Pérez Carrero: violin <br/>Ana Caridad Frómeta: violin <br/>Amaya Fuentes Sarria: viola <br/>Denise Hernández Rabeiro: cello </p><p><strong>Music Excerpts</strong> <br/><em>An Overture: The Mouse and Its Shadow</em> by Luke Soneral <br/>Prelude from <em>Die Meistersinger</em> by Richard Wagner </p><p><strong>Credits</strong> <br/>Guests: Solanite Ketema, Kyle Garay, Tom Sella <br/>Host: Vernon Neal <br/>Video Producer: Ariel Tilson <br/>Video Editor: Evan Clark <br/>Camera Operator: Evan Clark <br/>Audio Engineer: Sean Belcher <br/>Digital Producer: Ines Guanchez </p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://img.apmcdn.org/e70fd7100a6fad615bed8f0ba76ce8d5f2e53182/widescreen/819f45-20260903-the-secret-life-of-gtcys-thumbnail-600.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" height="225" width="225"/><media:description type="plain">undefined</media:description></item><item><title>Behind the scenes with PT Young Artists: Sean Terada Yang</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/08/19/behind-the-scenes-with-pt-young-artists-sean-terada-yang?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/08/19/behind-the-scenes-with-pt-young-artists-sean-terada-yang</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pianist Sean Terada Yang joins producer Meghann Oglesby to bring music to Pillars of Prospect Park Memory Care Residents in Minneapolis and takes a moment to rate the food at The Nook, a historic neighborhood pub and burger joint in St. Paul, Minnesota. 


]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/4f33d4c17440cbe67f2bf81f4bab0bb7a7808999/widescreen/48354d-20260902-ptyair-sean-terada-yang-thumbnail-400.jpg" alt="undefined" height="225" width="400"/><p>Performance Today Young Artist in Residence Sean Terada Yang says he was drawn to music by the same impulse that initially led him toward medicine: helping people feel better. The pianist, who’s pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Rice University, joins producer Meghann Oglesby to bring music to Pillars of Prospect Park Memory Care Residents in Minneapolis and takes a moment to rate the food at The Nook, a historic neighborhood pub and burger joint in St. Paul, Minnesota. </p><p><a href="https://sean-terada-yang.com/ " class="default">More on Sean Terada Yang</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUjR0RGl3U2kyZWdXT2RjRmkzWnhVVnxBTl9pYzRmMkdQMThVLVhMZjZ3Q0xFSXUzNlhpbUhWUTNWUnhFWDJvNmJOVnBuZ3d2eU1ZTTdGOEFSYTRVRFJycUFndUg4ZDQ1am1fYmFpbGhXQ0c2Y1N1LWFtLTRKSHF5WDVq&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pillarsseniorliving.com%2Fsenior-living%2Fmn%2Fminneapolis%2Fpillars-of-prospect-park%2F&amp;v=HxI5pvR4Gkg" class="default">More about The Pillars of Prospect Park</a></p><p>Peformance Today Team<br/>Host and Producer: Meghann Oglesby <br/>Camera Operators: Evan Clark, Sean Belcher <br/>Editor: Evan Clark <br/>Audio Engineer: Cameron Wiley <br/></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://img.apmcdn.org/4f33d4c17440cbe67f2bf81f4bab0bb7a7808999/widescreen/6a2950-20260902-ptyair-sean-terada-yang-thumbnail-600.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" height="225" width="225"/><media:description type="plain">undefined</media:description></item><item><title>Matt Haimovitz &amp; Christopher O’Riley perform Bach Sonata for Viola da Gamba | Live at the Icehouse</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/08/12/matt-haimovitz-christopher-oriley-perform-bach-sonata-for-viola-da-gamba-live-at-the-icehouse?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/08/12/matt-haimovitz-christopher-oriley-perform-bach-sonata-for-viola-da-gamba-live-at-the-icehouse</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Recorded at Icehouse in Minneapolis, Minnesota featuring cellist Matt Haimovitz and pianist Christopher O'Riley. 

]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/2be6bba4f48ad115d741a650cecc22fa7d35e56d/widescreen/e805a0-20260902-haimovitz-oriley-thumbnail-1-400.jpg" alt="undefined" height="225" width="400"/><p>Recorded at Icehouse in Minneapolis, Minnesota featuring cellist Matt Haimovitz and pianist Christopher O’Riley. </p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://img.apmcdn.org/2be6bba4f48ad115d741a650cecc22fa7d35e56d/widescreen/943803-20260902-haimovitz-oriley-thumbnail-1-600.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" height="225" width="225"/><media:description type="plain">undefined</media:description></item><item><title>How Matt Haimovitz &amp; Christopher O'Riley Reimagine Bach | Live at the Icehouse</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/08/05/how-matt-haimovitz-christopher-oriley-reimagine-bach-live-at-the-icehouse?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/08/05/how-matt-haimovitz-christopher-oriley-reimagine-bach-live-at-the-icehouse</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hosted by Valerie Kahler recorded at Icehouse in Minneapolis, Minnesota featuring cellist Matt Haimovitz and pianist Christopher O'Riley. They discuss their collaborative process, instrument mechanics, performance tuning, and their album ‘The Bach Dialogues.’ 
]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/2be6bba4f48ad115d741a650cecc22fa7d35e56d/widescreen/e805a0-20260902-haimovitz-oriley-thumbnail-1-400.jpg" alt="undefined" height="225" width="400"/><p>Hosted by Valerie Kahler recorded at Icehouse in Minneapolis, Minnesota featuring cellist Matt Haimovitz and pianist Christopher O&#x27;Riley. They discuss their collaborative process, instrument mechanics, performance tuning, and their album <em>The Bach Dialogues</em>. </p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://img.apmcdn.org/2be6bba4f48ad115d741a650cecc22fa7d35e56d/widescreen/943803-20260902-haimovitz-oriley-thumbnail-1-600.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" height="225" width="225"/><media:description type="plain">undefined</media:description></item><item><title>The Havana Quartet - 'Lágrimas Negras' by Miguel Matamoros arr. Jenny Peña</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/07/31/the-havana-quartet-lagrimas-negras-by-miguel-matamoros-arr-jenny-pena?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/07/31/the-havana-quartet-lagrimas-negras-by-miguel-matamoros-arr-jenny-pena</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Havana Quartet joins host Vernon Neal in the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio at Minnesota Public Radio’s headquarters in St. Paul to talk about its origins in Cuba, its journey to Minnesota, and how the musicians’ Cuban roots show up in their lives as performers and teachers. 
]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://img.apmcdn.org/68499c523f1ac4613b14743e2b357596f52ebb8b/widescreen/21ce9a-20260730-havana-quartet-lagrimas-negras-thumbnail-400.jpg" alt="undefined" height="225" width="400"/><p>The Havana Quartet is an ensemble that proudly represents the richness and diversity of Cuban culture. Made up of Hansel Pérez Carrero, Ana Caridad Frómeta, Amaya Fuentes Sarria and Denise Hernández Rabeiro, the group immigrated to the Twin Cities in 2023 and has since called Minnesota home. </p><p>The quartet joins host Vernon Neal in the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio at Minnesota Public Radio’s headquarters in St. Paul to talk about its origins in Cuba, its journey to Minnesota, and how the musicians’ Cuban roots show up in their lives as performers and teachers. </p><p>Watch the group’s performance of Cuban composer Miguel Matamoros’ <em>Lágrimas Negras</em> (<em>Black Tears</em>), arranged by Cuban composer Jenny Peña. </p><p>Video Segments: <br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbtyIh2Ytr8" class="ytAttributedStringLink ytAttributedStringLinkCallToActionColor">00:00</a> Introduction <br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbtyIh2Ytr8&amp;t=40s" class="ytAttributedStringLink ytAttributedStringLinkCallToActionColor">00:40</a> ‘Textura Vitral’ by Wilma Alba Cal <br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbtyIh2Ytr8&amp;t=288s" class="ytAttributedStringLink ytAttributedStringLinkCallToActionColor">04:48</a> Interview with host Vernon Neal, part 1 <br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbtyIh2Ytr8&amp;t=639s" class="ytAttributedStringLink ytAttributedStringLinkCallToActionColor">10:39</a> ‘A Bayamo en Coche’ by Adalberto Álvarez arr. Jenny Peña <br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbtyIh2Ytr8&amp;t=875s" class="ytAttributedStringLink ytAttributedStringLinkCallToActionColor">14:35</a> Interview with host Vernon Neal, part 2 <br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbtyIh2Ytr8&amp;t=1752s" class="ytAttributedStringLink ytAttributedStringLinkCallToActionColor">29:12</a> ‘Lágrimas Negras’ by Miguel Matamoros, arr. Jenny Peña </p><p>Musicians: <br/>Hansel Pérez Carrero – violin <br/>Ana Caridad Frómeta – violin <br/>Amaya Fuentes Sarria – viola <br/>Denise Hernández Rabeiro – cello </p><p>Credits: <br/>Guests – Hansel Pérez Carrero, Ana Caridad Frómeta, Amaya Fuentes Sarria, Denise Hernández Rabeiro <br/>Host – Vernon Neal <br/>Video Producer – Ines Guanchez <br/>Video Editor – Evan Clark <br/>Camera Operator – Evan Clark <br/>Audio Engineer – Craig Thorson <br/>Digital Producers – Ines Guanchez, Jenny Cvek-Walmsley<br/></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://img.apmcdn.org/68499c523f1ac4613b14743e2b357596f52ebb8b/widescreen/03e855-20260730-havana-quartet-lagrimas-negras-thumbnail-600.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" height="225" width="225"/><media:description type="plain">undefined</media:description></item><item><title>The Havana Quartet - 'Textura Vitral' by Wilma Alba Cal</title><link>https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/07/24/the-havana-quartet-textura-vitral-by-wilma-alba-cal?app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2026/07/24/the-havana-quartet-textura-vitral-by-wilma-alba-cal</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Havana Quartet joins host Vernon Neal in the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio at Minnesota Public Radio’s headquarters in St. Paul to talk about its origins in Cuba, its journey to Minnesota, and how the musicians’ Cuban roots show up in their lives as performers and teachers. 
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