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Five Contemporary Asian American Composers You Should Know

May 12, 2026

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 Month, we’re highlighting five contemporary composers who are expanding the cultural landscape and making the …

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John Pitman Reviews: ‘Terra Infirma’

April 21, 2026

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 the protagonist Earth, both fragile and powerful. Terra Infirma was directly inspired by the experiences …

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YAIR UPDATE: Elaina Stuppler

April 17, 2026

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 Reporter sharing pieces of music that inspire her. Elaina was recently accepted into Yale University, …

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Music Terminology 101: Foundational Terms

April 14, 2026

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 genres and what aligns with music heard all over the world? As part of our …

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Lisa Lipton Explores: WindSync + BodyVox + Chamber Music Northwest

April 10, 2026

All Classical Radio host Lisa Lipton caught up with choreographer Jamey Hampton and bassoonist Kara LaMoure to talk about a collaboration between WindSync, BodyVox, and Chamber Music Northwest, that’s as bold as it is unusual. Musicians and dancers are building a brand-new work together—without ever having met in person. Through Zoom calls, phone conversations, recordings …

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Celebrating 20 Years of The Score

April 1, 2026

Congratulations to The Score‘s Edmund Stone on a monumental 20 years on the air, sharing movie music with listeners from coast to coast! 👏 First launched in April 2006, The Score with Edmund Stone is a weekly celebration of symphonic music in film and other media. For generations, the music featured in major motion pictures, …

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Lieder – A Celebration of Poetry through Song

March 31, 2026

Poetry has long been a wellspring of inspiration for composers. In this post, we’re going to look at a beloved genre of classical music that exquisitely interweaves music and poetry – Lieder, or “songs” in German.

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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 Explores: 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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