YourClassical’s Performance Today®, the national classical music radio program hosted by Fred Child from American Public Media, announced today that Jessie Montgomery has been named the 2025 Classical Woman of the Year. This prestigious title is awarded to exceptional women who have made significant contributions to the world of classical music and who provide inspiration for listeners.
On Jan. 24, 2025, The Current, one of Minnesota Public Radio’s three services, will celebrate 20 years of being on-air, online, and in the community. Since playing its first song (Atmosphere’s “Say Shh”), the station has won over a loyal local audience, become an industry leader within the Triple A radio format nationwide, helped launch the careers of well-known artists, and grown into a far-reaching community, with members and online listeners from around the world.
The Board of Trustees of Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) has welcomed two new members. Jeff Lin, co-founder and CEO of Pennant and founder of Bust Out, and Jason Radisson, founder and CEO of Movo were elected to the board in early December.
YourClassical’s Performance Today, America’s most popular classical music radio program, has announced the five musicians who will make up this year’s Performance Today Young Artists in Residence program (PTYA). Performance Today works with the top music conservatories from around the country to identify their most promising talent to take part in the PTYA Program each year.
The search for a new host who could continue to build authentic connections with Minnesotans around the state led back to the MPR newsroom and Nina Moini, a reporter with host and editor experience at MPR News since 2017. Moini will begin her new host duties in mid-November.
The board of trustees of Minnesota Public Radio has welcomed Dr. Marc Gorelick as its newest member. Gorelick is president and chief executive officer of Children’s Minnesota, the state’s only health care system dedicated exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood.
Following a national search, American Public Media Group (APMG) announces Daniel Doktori as its next senior vice president and general counsel. He begins in the role, which sits on the organization’s executive team and reports to the CEO, on October 7.
American Public Media today announces Fred Child will step down in October 2025 from his position as Host and Senior Editor of YourClassical’s Performance Today®, completing a 25-year run as host of America’s most popular classical music radio show.
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) has elected Jennifer Kelly as the newest member of its Board of Trustees. Kelly became the General Manager and Vice President of Trust and Safety at Upwork in April.
Rock the Cradle, The Current’s annual, free event for kids and their grownups to explore music, art and culture returns Sunday, June 9, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) and Children’s Theatre Company (CTC).