The Arts Blog

Love is in the airwaves. Join hosts Coty Raven Morris and Edmund Stone on February 13th at 7:00 PM PT for a very special radio program: LOVE STORY. From sweeping symphonies to tender overtures, every note tells a story of...

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Black History Month is a meaningful time to recognize the contributions of African Americans to this country and beyond, including our musical legacy. When you tune in this month, here are some of the ways we are celebrating Black musicians.

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French classical cellist Gautier Capuçon and his instrument becomes the voice of the Earth in an inspired new album of world premiere recordings in Gaïa. Uniting seventeen original contributions by sixteen contemporary composers, his new project sets out to explore...

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The votes have all been counted, and the winning selections of All Classical Radio’s Classical Countdown to 2026 have aired on New Year’s Eve! Read on to see the results of this year’s listener-voted 100 favorite musical pieces. Thank you to the...

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During rehearsals for his choral cycle The Lost Birds, Colorado-based choral group Kantorei collaborated with two-time GRAMMY-winning composer Christopher Tin on a new piece. The choir would later describe this new work as a celebration of “unbridled joy!” American poet...

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All Classical Radio is thrilled to announce Fred Child as our next President and CEO, beginning January 2, 2026. An award-winning broadcaster and arts advocate, Fred is relocating to Oregon from New York City to join the All Classical Radio...

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“Dear Friends, As we gather for Sunday Brunch, I want to share a decision with you that comes from my heart. For the past ten years, it has been one of the great joys and honors of my life to...

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Inspiration—that elusive lightning strike that aids in the creation of novels, symphonies, and the most beautiful works of art. I’m sure all of us can relate to that classic image of the tortured writer, up at 3:00 AM with nothing...

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All Classical Radio’s Festival of Carols returns once more with four days of cherished seasonal music from cultures around the world, curated to lift your spirit and warm your heart. Each December, our Program Director, John Pitman, selects twelve pieces from...

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Two years ago in October 2023, All Classical Radio launched the NEA-funded Artist Anthology, celebrating contemporary creatives of the Pacific Northwest. With the goal of capturing the lives and work of the region’s culture bearers, we’ve unveiled 42 lovingly curated...

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