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.

Young Artists

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2019-2020 Performance Today Young Artists in Residence

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We're proud to introduce you to horn player Lauren Anker, the first of our 2021 Young Artists in Residence. Lauren recently joined us from Houston for conversation and music. You can hear it all here!


Young Artist in Residence: Lauren Anker

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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!


Young Artist in Residence - Geneva Lewis

PT Originals: Geneva Lewis at Hotel 340

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Young Artist in Residence: Geneva Lewis

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!


Young Artist in Residence - Max Opferkuch

PT Originals: Max Opferkuch at the Creators Space

Photo by Chris O'Brien

Young Artist in Residence: Max Opferkuch

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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!


Young Artist in Residence - Aleksandra Kasman

PT Originals: Aleksandra Kasman at the Museum of Russian Art

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Young Artist in Residence: Aleksandra Kasman

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!


Young Artist in Residence - Jordan Bak

PT Originals: Jordan Bak at Veit Automotive Museum

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Young Artist in Residence: Jordan Bak

Cellist Ifetayo Ali-Landing is Performance Today's current Young Artist in Residence. Ifetayo recently joined Fred Child for conversation and music at our studio in Saint Paul. You can hear it all here!


Young Artist in Residence - Ifetayo Ali-Landing

PT Originals: Ifetayo Ali-Landing at Academia Cesar Chavez Charter School

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Young Artist in Residence: Ifetayo Ali-Landing

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


Young Artist in Residence - Mallory McHenry

Mallory McHenry - PT Young Artist in Residence

PT Originals: Mallory McHenry at Children's Hospital Minnesota

Photo: Cloud Element Productions

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Young Artist in Residence: Mallory McHenry

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


Young Artist in Residence - Julia Yang

PT Originals: Julia Yang at the Schubert Club

Photo: Vicky Hyunjin Lee

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Young Artist in Residence: Julia Yang

Trombonist Addison Maye-Saxon is Performance Today's current Young Artist in Residence. Addison recently joined Fred Child for conversation and music at our studio in Saint Paul. You can hear it all here!


Young Artist in Residence - Addison Maye-Saxon

Addison Maye-Saxon, PT Young Artist in Residence

PT Originals: Addison Maye-Saxon at Union Depot

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Young Artist in Residence: Addison Maye-Saxon

Young Artists in Residence

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Performance Today® features live concert recordings that can’t be heard anywhere else, highlights from new album releases, and in-studio performances and interviews. Performance Today® is based at the APM studios in St. Paul, Minnesota, but is frequently on the road, with special programs broadcast from festivals and public radio stations around the country. Also, each Wednesday, composer Bruce Adolphe joins host Fred Child for a classical musical game and listener favorite: the Piano Puzzler.

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Since 2000, Fred Child has been the host of Performance Today, the most-listened-to classical music radio show in America. He also is the commentator and announcer for Live From Lincoln Center, the only live performing arts series on television. He also hosts musical events on stages around the country, working with major orchestras and festivals, and connecting with audiences coast to coast.


Host

Fred Child

Kathryn Slusher is the senior producer of Performance Today, where she leads programming and production for the show. In her spare time, she enjoys the vibrant Twin Cities music and theater scene, and loves to read, hike and spend time with her family.


Senior Producer

Kathryn Slusher

As an Associate Producer for Performance Today, Kathleen Bradbury writes scripts and assists with external communications. In her spare time, she likes to read fiction, lift heavy weights at the gym, and frolic about in nature. But above all else, Kathleen loves to sing Broadway showtunes--much to the delight of her wife, her infant son, and her rescue dog.


Kathleen Bradbury

Jon Gohman is an associate producer for Performance Today. He is responsible for various behind-the-scenes functions, including liaising with artists and creating materials for national distribution. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, playing the guitar, and thinking about Langrange points.


Associate Producer

Jon Gohman

Craig Thorson is the Technical Director for Performance Today. In addition to mastering the live music recordings that are programmed for each daily program, he records guest performances and interviews. Craig enjoys skiing, tennis, and bicycling, and boating.


Technical Director

Craig Thorson

Jeanne Barron is the technical producer of Performance Today.


Technical Producer

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Jeanne Barron

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On today's show, we'll hear some highlights from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker... but in a version that was put together in 1959 by Duke Ellington. Conductor Andrew Grams says the stylistic difference is especially apparent in the section Tchaikovsky called Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Duke Ellington called his version the Sugar Rum Cherry. Tune in today to hear Ellington’s take on the Nutcracker.



Performance Today - December 21, 2024

Louis Panassié

PT Weekend: Ellington's take on The Nutcracker

It's the Winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, with the shortest daylight hours and the longest of nights. It feels like a good moment for a quiet break. We invite you to pause, reflect, and join us for some musical contemplation. 


Performance Today - December 20, 2024

Photo: Jon Gohman

Celebrating the Solstice 

Carlos Simon is a contemporary American composer known for blending classical music with influences of jazz, gospel, and neo-romanticism. We’ll hear some of Simon’s music on today's show, including his arrangement of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.



Performance Today - December 19, 2024

Photo: Kendall Bessent

Where Carlos Simon finds inspiration

Performance Today - December 18, 2024

The Dance of the Sugar Rum Cherry

Composer Tan Dun grew up in the province of Hunan, China. His community practiced a ritual called “ghost opera,” a way of communicating with spirits of the past, future, and nature. On today’s show, we’ll hear a concerto by Tan Dun, inspired by the Chinese ‘ghost opera’ ritual.



Performance Today - December 17, 2024

Feng Hai

Tan Dun

Pianist Kathryn Stott and cellist Yo-Yo Ma have a new album, Merci, which will also be their last album together. Kathryn Stott is stepping away from performing to focus on teaching and spending time with her family. Stott and Ma recently spoke with Fred Child about how the two forged a partnership that has lasted more than 40 years. Today, we'll hear their conversation and sample a couple of tracks from their new and final album. 



Performance Today - December 16, 2024

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Kathryn Stott and Yo-Yo Ma: Merci

Deborah Borda has helped orchestras and the classical ecosphere grow into the 21st century. She has served as the CEO of the New York Philharmonic, the LA Philharmonic, and several other orchestras. Borda approaches her work with an unwavering love of music, clear vision, and determination. On today’s show, our 2024 Classical Woman of the Year, Deborah Borda, joins Fred Child as co-host for a special hour.



Performance Today - December 14, 2024

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PT Weekend: Deborah Borda

Melanie Bonis composed captivating music in early 1900s Paris, even surprising her contemporaries. Upon hearing her work, Camille Saint-Saëns exclaimed, "I never imagined a woman could write such music!" Thankfully, this attitude toward female composers is changing, allowing the music to speak for itself. On today’s show, we’ll hear a piano trio by Mel Bonis from a concert presented by the Manhattan School of Music.



Performance Today - December 13, 2024

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Mel Bonis: Soir-Matin

Two violins, viola, and cello—usually, we'd call that a string quartet. On today's show, we'll hear from a group that doesn't want to identify as a traditional string quartet. They call themselves ETHEL. We'll hear ETHEL play at a concert presented by the Beaches Fine Arts Series in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.



Performance Today - December 12, 2024

Matthew Murphy

ETHEL

Celina Anna Kintscher grew up in Germany, attended high school in South Africa, and is now studying composition at UCLA. This mix of cultures informs her work. Today, we'll hear a piece Kintscher wrote last year during ECI, the Emerging Composers Intensive in Carmel Valley, California.

