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For many people, Fred Child is the voice of classical music. Since 2000, he has hosted APM’s 

, the most-listened-to classical music show in the country. Last month, Fred announced he will step down in October 2025 after 25 years with the program. 

MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks with Child as he heads into his final season about the beauty and breadth of classical music, how it taps into our emotions and why it needs to shed its “stuffiness” to reach younger and more diverse audiences.

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Fred Child is the host of the most-listened-to classical music program in the country, Performance Today. He talks with MPR News host Chris Farrell about heading into his 25th and final season.   

Fred Child is the host of the most-listened-to classical music program in the country, Performance Today. He talks with MPR News host Chris Farrell about heading into his final season after 25 years.  

Performance Today host Fred Child on taking the ‘stuffiness’ out of classical music

Fred Child onstage at Harris Concert Hall

Performance Today host Fred Child on taking the ‘stuffiness’ out of classical music

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