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Six Women Composers You Haven’t Heard Of

March 6, 2026

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re putting the spotlight on six women composers you may not have heard of but who truly deserve to become household names. Their stories offer lessons in perseverance, resilience, and ingenuity.

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John Pitman Reviews: Randall Scotting’s ‘Divine Impresario’

March 4, 2026

Randall Scotting, who hails from rural Colorado originally, is an internationally known singer of that very specialized and cultivated vocal range known as the countertenor. He’s already well established in the opera world, singing music which was originally written for the superstars of the Baroque, the castrati. Scotting’s fourth and newest album is the result …

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Lisa Lipton Spotlights PSU’s ‘Spring Awakening’

February 27, 2026

All Classical host Lisa Lipton talks with Zach Galatis (Oregon Symphony and Assistant Professor of Flute at Portland State University) about PSU’s first ever full-scale musical production, ‘Spring Awakening.’ Hear more about this milestone production for PSU’s School of Music & Theater and how the creative team is bringing this bold, coming of age show to life.

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Get to Know Sunday Brunch Host, Kate Remington

February 6, 2026

All Classical Radio is delighted to welcome Kate Remington to the On Air team, as the host of Sunday Brunch. Tune in Sundays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PT to enjoy delicious music with Kate from all around the world, or listen On Demand for a Sunday Brunch experience, any time of the week. …

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Celebrating Black History Month

February 1, 2026

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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John Pitman Reviews: Gautier Capuçon’s Gaïa

January 27, 2026

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 humanity’s relationship to nature through a multifaceted lens, drawing from different musical genres, aesthetics, and …

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John Pitman Reviews: Christopher Tin’s ‘Song Offerings’

December 30, 2025

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 and lyricist Charles Anthony Silvestri worked closely with Tin and Kantorei on this project. From …

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All Classical Radio names Fred Child as New President & CEO

All Classical Radio names Fred Child as New President & CEO

December 20, 2025

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 team. Among his many accomplishments, he is particularly admired for his 25-year run as host …

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A Farewell Message from Sunday Brunch host Suzanne Nance

December 18, 2025

“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 lead All Classical Radio and to share time with you on the radio. When I …

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