The Arts Blog

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic/Agender (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month is observed each year in commemoration of the June 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York, a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. Nationally, Pride Month...

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We are thrilled to announce violinist, educator, and author Anthea Kreston as the station’s 2026-2027 Artist in Residence! Join us in giving Anthea a warm welcome—we can’t wait for you to get to know her better in the year ahead.

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As part of our mission to advance knowledge of and appreciation for classical music, All Classical Radio recently launched a new resource for those curious to learn more about this beloved genre: the Classical Music Glossary. In this glossary, we comb...

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“Engaging with the genius of Mozart’s music is a true privilege” –Jan Lisiecki Listening to pianist Jan Lisiecki talk about Mozart and his piano concertos, it becomes apparent that the 31 year old Canadian artist means what he says. In...

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AWAKEN, the new album from All Classical Radio’s award-winning Recording Inclusivity Initiative (RII) will be released on July 10, 2026. Featuring chamber pieces by Kirsten Volness and Nicole Buetti, plus, Celilo Falls by Nancy Ives, AWAKEN furthers RII's mission of...

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Have you ever wondered why classical music is referred to as a “work” or “piece” rather than a song? Or perhaps the difference between a motif and a theme? Do you want to understand what differentiates classical music from other...

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All Classical Radio is proud to feature artists of Asian heritage on our playlist every day. We’re constantly adding new voices to our programming, both past and present. In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage...

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John Pitman’s latest conversation is with two artists who knew each other’s work, but who had not worked together, before this project. In this bold new work, with a title taken from a poem by Robert Walters, the harp symbolizes...

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Elaina Stuppler is a talented young composer, trombonist, and vocalist who served as All Classical and ICAN Radio’s 2024-2025 Young Artist in Residence (YAIR). She can be heard on All Classical each Saturday at 5:00 PM PT, as a Youth...

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Have you ever wondered why classical music is referred to as a “work” or “piece” rather than a song? Or perhaps the difference between a motif and a theme? Do you want to understand what differentiates classical music from other...

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