The Arts Blog
Seven-time GRAMMY-nominated violinist & composer Curtis Stewart is known for translating stories of American self-determination to the concert stage. He recently spoke with All Classical Radio’s John Pitman about his latest album, which Curtis refers to as “a 21st century...
Get to know 17-year-old violinist Kaylee Nah, our 2026–2027 Young Artist in Residence! A senior at Sunset High School in Beaverton, OR, Kaylee shares music that inspires her every Saturday at 5:00 PM PT on All Classical Radio.
All Classical Radio is proud to celebrate the cultural contributions of Hispanic artists every day on air. New and longtime listeners alike know that the works of Hispanic composers and musicians are deeply ingrained in the legacy of classical music....
Thank you to KGW host Lacey Evans for having Brandi Parisi and ICAN Radio on Hello, Rose City. As All Classical’s Radio Network Program Director, Brandi also over sees the station’s second channel for kids and families: the International Children’s...
Picture this… a daily indoor market bustling with people, vendor stalls offering local products, flowers, chocolates, and cheeses; the aroma of freshly baked goods, spices, and roasting coffee; and colorful displays of Oregon fruits and vegetables. That’s the vision for...
My life has been a series of obsessions. I spin out, devote myself to a new but related skill, and before I know it I’m in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan or learning how to make stained glass. I don’t know if other...
What do I do? I play the violin! Seriously, this blog is NOT called “Chronicles of an Adventurous Arts Administrator”! And YET…so many classical musicians find that this line of work presents sneaky invitations and opportunities to expand from playing...
Spanish violinist María Dueñas is still in her early 20s but already has three albums to her name. An exclusive Deutsche Grammophon artist, Dueñas debuted with “Beethoven and Beyond.” She followed that with the 24 Paganini caprices and has now...
It’s coming up to the last few weeks of summer, and I’m doing all I can to get ready for a busy concert season beginning in the fall. The more I can prepare now, the smoother the coming season will...
All Classical Radio host Kate Remington recently spoke with multi-Grammy®, Oscar®, and Academy Award® winning singer, songwriter, and composer Jon Batiste about his latest project, Black Mozart. The just-released album is the second in his series exploring the music of...
