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Our Programs
Locally Produced Programs
First Impressions
Host: John Pitman Music Director John Pitman shares with us the best of new classical CD releases. Hear him every Monday at 6 p.m. View details
Northwest Previews
Host: John Burk Northwest Previews highlights the outstanding Portland area classical arts events coming in the week ahead. Guests, performing artists and musical previews enhance both the anticipation and enjoyment of these concerts. View details
Played in Oregon
Host: Christa Wessel This award-winning weekly program celebrates the classical music scene in Oregon. The focus is usually on concerts recorded somewhere in the state by local ensembles and soloists or by musicians visiting from around the world. View details
Metropolitan Live and Saturday Morning Operas
Host: Pat McElroy Saturday morning opera broadcasts present an accessible year-round blend of classics including Metropolitan Opera, re-broadcasts of Portland Opera and other full-length delights. View details
Tafelmusik
Host: John Burk Monday through Friday evenings, from 7 to 9 p.m., enjoy two hours of classical favorites for the dinner hour and early evening with Tafelmusik - music for the table - hosted by John Burk. View details
Standing Room Only
Host: Christopher Mattaliano The General Director of the Portland Opera is a tour guide through the wonderful and varied world of opera. View details
Age of the Organ
Host: René Marceau René Marceau hosts this half-hour program with an emphasis on recent organ recordings and distinguished performers. View details
The Score (every other Saturday)
Host: Edmund Stone Spend every other Saturday at the movies with our own Edmund Stone as he explores the classical music that enhances what we see on the screen. View details
Choral Classics
Host: Edmund Stone Edmund Stone hosts an hour-long show devoted to choral masterpieces. View details
Club Mod
Host: Robert McBride Modernism, past and present. Schoenberg, Stravinsky, Penderecki, Glass, Torke. New releases, local concert performances. Probably not your grandfather's idea of classical music. View details
Request Programs
Sunday Afternoon Requests
Host: Edmund Stone Our listeners get to suggest works and performances to Edmund. He gets to try to locate them and fashion a smooth and delightful two hours of "command performance." View details
Regular Live Hosting
Early Morning with John Pitman
Host: John Pitman View details
Late Morning with Christa Wessel
Host: Christa Wessel View details
Afternoon with Robert McBride
Host: Robert McBride View details
Saturday with Pat McElroy
Host: Pat McElroy Starting at 8 a.m., usually with great music from the world of ballet, Pat will get your Saturday started with rhythm and grace and even elegance. A few pleasant surprises too... View details
Saturday Afternoon with Edmund Stone
Host: Edmund Stone View details
Sunday Morning with Ed Goldberg
Host: Ed Goldberg Weekend classical music View details
Sunday Afternoon with Edmund Stone
Host: Edmund Stone View details
Syndicated Programs
Millennium of Music
Host: Robert Aubry Davis Explores the sources and mainstreams of European music for the thousand years before the birth of Bach. (Includes new releases and special live concert recordings.) View details
Performance Today
Host: Fred Child Weekdays at 5 p.m. Portland native Fred Child hosts America's most-listened-to classical music radio program, Performance Today, featuring concert performances, interviews and music news. View details
St. Paul Sunday
Host: Bill McGlaughlin Great chamber music, with musicians' insights and commentary giving us intimate access to how music is made. View details
Classical Guitar Alive!
Host: Tony Morris Devoted to the repertoire of the classic guitar, both old favorites and new compositions. View details
New York Philharmonic Weekly
In-concert performance recordings of the New York Philharmonic, Lorin Maazel, Music Director. View details
Pipedreams
Host: Michael Barone Pipedreams provides in-depth considerations of the King of Instruments, with visits to famous installations and venues world-wide, as well as outstanding artists. View details
Exploring Music
Host: Bill McGlaughlin Monday through Friday Bill explores, with themed shows lasting an hour, the many facets of the endlessly interesting world of classical music. Often the theme lasts the week; a recent week included the 5 Beethoven Concertos for Piano and related works. View details
Music Out of the Night
Host: Peter Van de Graaff Peter Van De Graaff is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a degree in vocal performance. While he draws selections from all eras, he focuses on works from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras. View details
From the Top
Host: Christopher O'Riley 'From the Top' presents some of the most outstanding young musical talent and composers in the United States today in a cheerful and professional setting that is musically impressive. View details
Record Shelf
Host: Jim Svejda A longtime critic, author and music educator, Jim Svejda is host of a one-hour, wide-ranging program which considers both contemporary issues and historical critical evaluations. Both state-of-the-art and vintage works are heard, depending on context. View details
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9 O'Clock Symphony
Host: Maxine Frost Each weekday night at this time we feature a different world-class orchestra in a feature-length performance. View details
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KBPS SPOTLIGHT
From the Top LIVE in Portland
On May 31, Chamber Music Northwest, the PYP and All Classical bring From the Top to Kaul Auditorium at Reed College for a live taping.
This special concert features acclaimed pianist Christopher O’Riley, plus performances by amazing musicians from Portland and across the country. Among the locals, 17-year-old violinist Becky Anderson, 14-year-old violinist Brandon Garbot, 18-year-old violist Griffin Gaffney and 16-year-old cellist Boris Popadiuk.
89.9 brings you From the Top on Fridays at 6:00 p.m. Now you can be in the live studio audience on May 31.
Call CMNW at 503-294-6400. Click here for more information.
Happy Anniversary to Us!
Many of you are now receiving Clef Notes, our monthly newsletter that highlights the big party we are having June 21 to celebrate 25 years of classical music broadcasting.
Our keynote speaker is Bill McGlaughlin of St. Paul Sunday and Exploring Music.
Come enjoy ringing in summer with us! The Gala will feature an historic slide show, the announcement of our new CEO, wonderful music, old friends, a few surprises and more.
Everyone is invited; tickets are $75 each and can be purchased now by calling our main office number (503)943-5828 M-F between 9 and 5 p.m. Get your tickets now!
PCO Goes Underground!
Join Portland Chamber Orchestra for an innovative, multi-media rendition of The Creatures of Prometheus, an all-Beethoven concert: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 24th at Kaul Auditorium. Free dress rehearsal for families (10:00 a.m.)pre-concert lecture (6:30 p.m.) More information and ticket ordering,
Travel Opportunities Abound
In partnership with Earthbound Expeditions, we offer two classical music tours this year.
Our 5-day trip to New Mexico August 1-5 features the renowned Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, the celebrated Santa Fe Opera, private museum tours and indigenous markets.
Our European trip in October incudes Vienna and Venice interspersed with a visit to fair Verona where we will see Juliet's balcony (pictured). Expect classical music all along the way.
Complete itineraries at link below or by calling 503-943-5828.
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 Venice Beckons
Because of its ethereal nature and uncertain future, Smithsonian Magazine recently listed Venice among 28 must-see places around the world.
Join fellow classical music lovers on a fall 2008 trip we call Vienna to Venice Via Verona. Enjoy the beauty and pageantry of classical music as it was meant to be experienced in two of Europe’s most romantic capitals. Your journey also includes visits to tiny Slovenia and picturesque Verona. More Information
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