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Performance Today®

with host Fred Child

ROCOmotive

Composer Jim Stephenson grew up watching his father build model trains. They were detailed, realistic models, and each train car had its own personality. He was inspired by those vintage model trains when he wrote a piece for the ensemble ROCO. On today's episode, hear ROCOmotive, by Jim Stephenson, from a ROCO concert in Houston, Texas. Episode details...

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: The young Charles Ives

As a church organist, the young Charles Ives didn't really want to play the same hymns in the same old way. He played around some edgy harmonies and overlapping tunes, much to the shock of the congregation. The pastor had an opinion too. On today's show, hear about Charles Ives and his creative liberties, and hear the Escher String Quartet perform Ives's Quartet No. 1 'From the Salvation Army' at a concert at Lincoln Center. Episode details...

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Valerie Coleman is the Classical Woman of the Year

Performance Today celebrates Women's History Month by honoring the women who have made a lasting impact on classical music and those who love music. The 2020 Classical Woman of the Year is composer and performer Valerie Coleman.

Young Artist in Residence: Geneva Lewis

Violinist Geneva Lewis is Performance Today's current Young Artist in Residence. Geneva recently joined Fred Child for conversation and music at our studio in Saint Paul, Minnesota. You can hear it all here!

15min 45sec

New York Out Loud

New York Out Loud is a special week-long series that explores and celebrates the sonic culture of New York City. Check out our radio, film and social media content to learn more about the audible characteristics of each of the five boroughs: through music, sound art, poetry, craftsmanship and history.

Performance Today's Classical Critters

Performance Today's Classical Critters is a 60-minute classical music romp about and inspired by animals. Host Fred Child and kids tell stories, spark creativity, share ideas and listen to music together. You'll want to have some paper and crayons or markers on hand and a little bit of space to move!

59min

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Young Artist in Residence: Max Opferkuch

Clarinetist Max Opferkuch is Performance Today's current Young Artist in Residence. Max recently joined Fred Child for conversation and music at our studio in Saint Paul. You can hear it all here!

19min 32sec

Beethoven's 250th Birthday Along the Rhine

*Now Waitlisting* The year 2020 marks Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday and you are cordially invited to celebrate in the composer’s homeland with Performance Today ™ host Fred Child. Designed for lovers of nature, culture and, of course, classical music, this customized adventure of food, music, art and sheer fun will thrill you.

Young Artist in Residence: Aleksandra Kasman

Pianist Aleksandra Kasman is Performance Today's current Young Artist in Residence. Kasman recently joined Fred Child for conversation and music at our studio in Saint Paul. You can hear it all here!

22min

Young Artist in Residence: Jordan Bak

Violist Jordan Bak is Performance Today's current Young Artist in Residence. Jordan recently joined Fred Child for conversation and music at our studio in Saint Paul. You can hear it all here!

16min 30sec

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Performance Today brings the power of live music, right into your home. Help us share the music, by making a gift today.

Love it! Great new albums

Award-winning British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason has released his new album 'Elgar' featuring the legendary 'Cello Concerto'.