June 24, 2026
As part of our mission to advance knowledge of and appreciation for classical music, All Classical Radio recently launched a new resource for those curious to learn more about this beloved genre: the Classical Music Glossary. In this glossary, we comb through commonly used terminology and historical timelines to help you feel more confident about and …
June 12, 2026
All Classical Radio on air host and producer Lisa Lipton chats with flutist Maxx Katz, founder of Portland’s Yelling Choir. Yelling Choir is a femme, women, and nonbinary performance ensemble which reimagines voice, presence, gender, and power. The group has a forward-thinking aesthetic based in contemporary classical music, improvisation, performance art, and social practice. In …
June 6, 2026
The brand new album from our award-winning Recording Inclusivity Initiative (RII) is now available on all major streaming platforms. Order your physical CD copy of AWAKEN in the All Classical Gift Shop.
June 5, 2026
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic/Agender (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month is observed each year in commemoration of the June 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York, a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. Nationally, Pride Month is observed in June. Locally, the city of Portland, Oregon celebrates its queer community in …
June 3, 2026
We are thrilled to announce violinist, educator, and author Anthea Kreston as the station’s 2026-2027 Artist in Residence! Join us in giving Anthea a warm welcome—we can’t wait for you to get to know her better in the year ahead.
June 1, 2026
As part of our mission to advance knowledge of and appreciation for classical music, All Classical Radio recently launched a new resource for those curious to learn more about this beloved genre: the Classical Music Glossary. In this glossary, we comb through commonly used terminology and historical timelines to help you feel more confident about and …
May 21, 2026
“Engaging with the genius of Mozart’s music is a true privilege” –Jan Lisiecki Listening to pianist Jan Lisiecki talk about Mozart and his piano concertos, it becomes apparent that the 31 year old Canadian artist means what he says. In John Pitman’s latest Arts Blog feature, Lisiecki shares why Mozart is indeed a privilege to …
May 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 …
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 …
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 …
