YourClassical’s Performance Today, America’s most popular classical music radio show, announces the four distinguished young musicians who have been selected as part of the 2026 Performance Today Young Artists in Residence program.
We’re proud to introduce violinist Samuel Frois, the next member of our 2025 cohort of PT Young Artists in Residence. Samuel recently joined Fred Child in our St. Paul studio. Listen to the music and the entire interview here.
We’re proud to introduce double-bassist Nina Bernat, the next member of our 2025 cohort of PT Young Artists in Residence. Nina recently joined Fred Child in our St. Paul studio. You can listen to Nina’s music and the entire interview here.
Emad Zolfaghari is the next of our 2025 cohort of PT Young Artists in Residence. He recently joined Fred Child in our St. Paul studio. You can hear Emad’s music and the entire interview here.
Clarinetist Victor Ni is the next of our 2025 cohort of PT Young Artists in Residence. Victor recently joined Fred Child in our St. Paul studio. You can hear Victor’s music and the entire interview here.
We’re proud to introduce you to pianist David Lai, our newest PT Young Artist in Residence. He joined Fred Child in our St. Paul studio — hear his music and the entire interview here!
We’re proud to introduce you to violinist Daniel Dastoor, the next of our 2024 cohort of PT Young Artists in Residence. Daniel joined Fred Child in our St. Paul studio—hear Daniel’s music and the entire interview here!
Clarinetist Najee Greenlee is the next of our 2024 cohort of PT Young Artists in Residence. Najee recently joined Fred Child in our St. Paul studio—hear Najee’s music and the entire interview here!
Harpist Jane Yoo is the next of our 2024 cohort of PT Young Artists in Residence. Jane recently joined Fred Child in our St. Paul studio—hear Jane’s music and the entire interview here!
Pianist Avery Gagliano is the next of our 2024 cohort of PT Young Artists in Residence. Avery recently joined Fred Child in our St. Paul studio—hear their music and the entire interview here!
The Performance Today Young Artist in Residence program shines the spotlight on young soloists from American conservatories. Each year, PT works with the nations top music programs to to identify talented young artists who have demonstrated strong potential for careers in music. Previous young artists have represented a variety of music schools and students, including pianists Jeremy Denk, and Rodolfo Leone, harpist Mallory McHenry, violinist Randall Goosby and cellist Ifetayo Ali-Landing.
