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Healing Notes

September 9, 2024

All Classical Radio’s “Music Heals” campaign is a community effort to celebrate the power of healing through music. The station invited musicians, conductors, music and art therapy professionals, and more to share their Healing Notes: reflections on their experiences with healing music. Keep reading to learn about our special guests and listen to interviews on …

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Orchestrating Happiness: 2024 Impact Report

September 3, 2024

A lot can happen in five years – and built on the foundation of our listeners and community members, All Classical Radio has seen groundbreaking growth and achievements since 2019. From launching the International Children’s Arts Network, to creating the award-winning Recording Inclusivity Initiative, and celebrating the station’s 40th anniversary, there are many highlights to …

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All Classical Radio's Prescription for Music Healing

Prescription for Music Healing

August 30, 2024

Life going too fast? Coffee order incorrect again? Having a day where you’re just feeling so-so? All Classical Radio has the music you need to get through all of life’s moments. Studies show music takes only 13 minutes to start healing stress, worries, and focus. All Classical Radio is your source for the music that …

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All Classical’s Rebecca Richardson Named one of Current’s 2024 “Rising Stars” in Public Media

August 12, 2024

Congratulations to Rebecca Richardson, All Classical Radio’s Music Researcher & Digital Producer. She has been named a 2024 “Rising Star” by Current. The trade publication launched the honor to celebrate younger employees who are making a difference in public media. Rebecca was recognized for her work with All Classical Radio and the station’s children’s network, …

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John Pitman Review: John Malkovich in ‘The Music Critic’

July 24, 2024

John Pitman, All Classical’s Program Director, recently caught up with Hollywood actor and classical musician John Malkovich. Hear their hilarious chat about Malkovich’s The Music Critic, released last year from a recording made in 2020. Malkovich shares what went into this funny and fascinating recording, based on the live show, where the actor reads actual …

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John Pitman Review: Christopher O’Riley’s ‘The Well-Tempered Clavier’

June 20, 2024

In May 2024, pianist Christopher O’Riley was in Portland for a concert with his good friend, cellist Matt Haimovitz. All Classical Radio’s Program Director, John Pitman, invited Christopher for an interview in the Roger O. Doyle Performance Studio, the day before their concert. Christopher shared his knowledge, talent, and insight about Bach and the upcoming …

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Five Contemporary LGBTQI+ Artists We Love to Play On Air

June 14, 2024

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) 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 celebrates its queer community in July. In …

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John Pitman Review: Danish String Quartet’s ‘Keel Road’

May 24, 2024

In April, the Danish String Quartet performed the world premiere of a new work written for them by English composer Thomas Adès at Carnegie Hall. For this edition of John Pitman’s Reviews, John has invited All Classical Radio host Warren Black to speak with the Quartet about the premiere and get a preview of their …

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Jimmie Herrod & Cédric Hanriot: A New Foray Into Fauré

May 22, 2024

In May, All Classical Radio’s Christa Wessel hosted a special program performed by acclaimed vocalist Jimmie Herrod and celebrated pianist and composer Cédric Hanriot. A New Foray Into Fauré featured exclusive performances of works by Gabriel Fauré, as well as music by the “Dean of American Balladeers” John Jacob Niles, and composer Ned Rorem, in …

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Thank you, Lynnsay

May 20, 2024

All Classical Radio congratulates on-air host Lynnsay Maynard, who is pursuing her passion for social work with a new position. We thank Lynnsay for her time with All Classical and wish her every success in her new role. We will miss you, Lynnsay! We look forward to continuing to celebrate the connections between music and …

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