SOLD OUT! The incomparable Fred Child has hosted America’s most popular classical music program Performance Today for 25 years. Fred has announced that he will depart from the show next year.
Join Fred as he hosts his last international trip as PT Host at the world’s premier classical music festival - The Lucerne Music Festival in Switzerland, September 4-14, 2025! Held in the prestigious, acoustically exquisite KKL venue on the shores of Lake Lucerne, this world-renowned festival features top-tier orchestras, conductors and soloists. Attend four nights of concerts in the heart of Switzerland. Then three days in the towering alps enjoying picturesque villages and breathtaking vistas from our 4-star mountain home. Dine on fondue while soaking up the stunning views of Europe’s most famous glacier covered mountains: the Monk, Eiger and Jungfrau! Cogwheel trains, gondolas and mountain walks through pretty villages await. We’ll end on glorious Lake Geneva and celebrate Fred at a special farewell dinner.
Space on this exclusive small land trip is limited and with Fred’s recent announcement, the space will go quickly. Don’t delay – make your reservations TODAY.
Escape the cold gray days of winter and join MPR meteorologist, Sven Sundgaard, for a very special garden adventure to sun-soaked Costa Rica! With over two decades of expertise in weather forecasting and science communication, Sven will guide you on this extraordinary tropical journey. You’ll discover a jungle eden unlike any other. Despite its diminutive size, Costa Rica boasts more than 9000 species of flowering plants, 800 species of ferns and, over 850 species of birds. In fact, this tiny country has more biodiversity than all of Europe or North America! Enjoy numerous visits to outstanding national parks, explore lush jungles, cloud forests, stroll along the shores of starlit beaches and view an abundance of exotic wildlife from a bridge that gently suspends you in the mist of the Cloud Forest canopy. Sultry breezes, playful monkeys, and colorful birds await you. Space is limited!
Join MPR News Host Angela Davis on an adventure to Mexico City! Immerse yourself in this remarkable destination's rich history, diverse culture and vibrant culinary and music scene. You'll visit cultural gems with local experts including the National Museum of Anthropology and the Museo Frida Kahlo. You'll explore bustling markets and exceptional multi-course dining experience. You'll even have an early morning hot air balloon ride over the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacan. All while staying one of Mexico's City's best boutique hotels. Space is limited on this warm winter journey so book now!
It’s April in Paris and we’re inviting you to join friends and fans of Minnesota Public Radio and the Minnesota Orchestra for a classical music adventure along France’s beautiful Rhone River.
Enjoy three pre-cruise April evenings in Paris as we walk in the footsteps of Picasso, Rodin and Hemingway, and have free time to explore the many museums, bookstores, colorful markets and cafés of Paris. We have your tickets for a tour of the spectacular Garnier Opera House and a classical musical performance. Then off to Lyon to board our exclusively chartered first-class small ship, the MS van Gogh. We will cruise on the historic Rhône River among picturesque villages, ancient archaeological sites and esteemed wine estates.
And back by popular demand… a robust program of classical music curated and performed on board by the renowned and celebrated pianist Jon Kimura Parker, Minnesota Orchestra’s beloved Creative Partner and Host for Summer at Orchestra Hall.
This adventure is a perfect composition of breathtaking natural splendor, exceptional music and unforgettable art. Whatever your passion, be it classical music, wine tasting, food, art, or simply pursuing the French “joie de vivre,” do join us. We look forward to exploring the treasures of France with you in 2026!
You are invited! Join MPR’s Steve Staruch on this extraordinary classical journey to Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden and Prague where you will walk in the footsteps of Bach, Handel, Mendelsohn, Schumann, Mozart, Dvorak and Smetana! Attend the renowned Dresden and Prague Spring Music Festivals. Enjoy an organ concert in the very church where Bach worked for 27 years and a private concert in the home of Robert and Clara Schumann. Attend two world-class music festivals and four romantic music capitals with like-minded friends who share your passion for art, music, food and history. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Europe this spring. Space is limited.
SOLD OUT! Join YourClassical MPR host, Melissa Ousley, and like-minded travelers who share your passion for art, gardens, culture, history and food. Tiptoe through the tulips with a spring trip to Holland! Travel back in time to a bygone era: Holland’s 17th century Golden Age. This was a time when Dutch ships plied the Seven Seas, Rembrandt painted endless masterpieces, and merchants moved the nation’s bounty inland by canal. Gliding along Holland’s many charming waterways, you’ll visit open-air markets and picturesque towns. In addition, we will celebrate the lives of the Dutch Masters and delve into Dutch and Belgian history, taste delicious local cuisine and be treated to fields of tulips bursting with color. This tailor-made expedition is aboard the gorgeous MS Magnifique II.
SOLD OUT! For over 75 years, The Prague Spring Festival has brought together some of world’s finest ensembles and we have your ticket to see the world-renowned Chicago Symphony at the Prague Spring Music Festival! On this tailor-made classical PERFORMANCE TODAY journey, you will enjoy no less than eight fabulous classical concerts and the music of celebrated German, Austrian and Czech composers. Add in a privately chartered, 1st class cruise on the Blue Danube, Mozart’s Vienna, Beethoven, world class museums, outings to wineries and on-board live classical performances and you have a recipe for a feast for the senses.
Join PERFORMANCE TODAY host Fred Child for a classical music lover's dream trip! Space is limited.