Welcome to insights and perspectives from those who make this service great. Contributors include interns, on-air staff, management, and special CD reviews from our Music Director, John Pitman.
Posted October 23, 2020 by Kristina Becker
Fresh Flavors on Sunday Brunch! A weekend favorite for many listeners, Suzanne Nance’s Sunday Brunch is more delicious than ever. Tune in to enjoy delectable foods and exquisite music from your own kitchen, as Suzanne brings you featured... More
Posted October 1, 2020 by Arianna Avena
Dame Ethel Smyth (1858-1944), is arguably the most important female composer of the 20th century, and more and more, becoming established as a major figure in classical music. Yet despite the inherent quality of her works, the great... More
Posted September 17, 2020 by Kelly Lantz
Every year from September 15th to October 15th we celebrate the rich and vibrant culture of seven Central American nations and their freedom to govern themselves independently. September 15th marks the day Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and... More
Posted August 31, 2020 by Emma Riggle
Music can play a powerful role in fostering friendships, artistic collaborations, and memorable meetings. All Classical Portland keeps you connected to music, artists, and arts organizations of the Pacific Northwest by sharing this music we love with you,... More
Posted by Arianna Avena
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the recording of All Classical Portland’s 2020 Artists in Residence Recital! If you missed the broadcast, you can listen on-demand on our Audio Archive to hear what flutist Adam Eccleston and pianist Natalie... More
Posted by Emma Riggle
We often hear from listeners whose pets enjoy listening to All Classical Portland, so you may already know a pup who loves classical music. There have also been quite a few classical musicians who love dogs. We’ll meet... More
Posted August 18, 2020 by Arianna Avena
Portland Music Therapy is a branch of The Sage Center, a Holistic Health community of Alternative Health Specialists, that focuses on using Neurologic Music Therapy techniques to achieve non-musical goals like improved socialization and communication skills. They incorporate... More
Posted by John Pitman
Following soon on the heels of her recording with Pacifica Quartet (Souvenirs of Spain and Italy), American guitarist Sharon Isbin has been keeping busy talking about not one, but two new recordings: Affinity, and Strings for Peace. The... More
Posted by Emma Riggle
Since the early days of opera, women composers have given us works with fascinating characters and unique perspectives. From Francesca Caccini’s 1625 opera, La liberazione di Ruggiero, to the latest installments of Shirley J. Thompson’s Heroines of Opera... More
Posted by Kelly Lantz
National Radio Day crackles to life on August 20th every year in the United States for us to celebrate the miracle of sound waves travelling to our ears from far and wide. The history of National Radio Day... More