YourClassical Storytime: 'The Elephant's Child'

Pianist Jeremy Denk has a way with words as he describes the magical approach Felix Mendelssohn had to phrases and harmonies in his piano trios. Listen to his chat with host Julie Amacher as they discuss Denk’s latest album.

Greg Zelek performs the ending of Symphony for Organ No. 6, I. Allegro by Charles-Marie Widor. Thank you to Northrop at the University of Minnesota for facilitating the creation of this performance video.

Greg Zelek performs ‘Je te Veux’ by Erik Satie. Thank you to Northrop at the University of Minnesota for facilitating the creation of this performance video.

Pianist Jeremy Denk discusses the best foods to eat before performing music by Mendelssohn and Ives. Listen to his chat with host Julie Amacher as they discuss his latest album, recorded with longtime collaborators violinist Joshua Bell and cellist Steven Isserlis.

Pianist Jeremy Denk discusses Felix Mendelssohn’s “blaze of romantic glory” in his piano trios. Listen to his chat with host Julie Amacher as they discuss Denk’s latest album, which was recorded with his longtime collaborators violinist Joshua Bell and cellist Steven Isserlis.

Performance Today Young Artist in Residence Jiajun David Lai plays the Prelude in D Minor, No. 24, by Frédéric Chopin in the Maud Mood Weyerhaeuser Music Studio in St. Paul. Watch now!

Inon Barnatan gives an exclusive performance at the La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest 2024. Watch as he plays ‘Sheep May Safely Graze,’ by J.S. Bach, at the JAI, a cabaret-style space at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla, California.

Pianist Inon Barnatan chats with ‘Performance Today’ host Fred Child at the La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest 2024. Watch now!

Enjoy the Voces8 U.S. Scholars' joyful performance of 'Jubilate Deo' by Giovanni Gabrieli -- recorded exclusively at the flagship studios of Minnesota Public Radio.

Hope Community Academy in St. Paul is the first charter school in the U.S to integrate Hmong language and cultural traditions into its core curriculum. The music program includes classes that allow students to explore musical traditions and play their favorite pop tunes.