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Sunday Brunch at a new time: 11:00 AM PT
Your Sunday Brunch reservation has been updated! Beginning on November 2, 2025, join host Suzanne Nance from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT for a hearty hour-long exploration of cultures through delicious music from all over the world. Listen at 89.9 FM in Portland, OR or worldwide via the live player on our website or …
CLASSICAL MUSIC UK: All Classical Radio names composer and young artist in residence
By Florence Lockheart
Portland’s independent, classically-focused radio station All Classical Radio has named Kirsten Volness as its composer in residence, and multi-instrumentalist Dana Sparling as young artist in residence. During their residencies the duo will also serve as the media network’s 2025-2026 young artist ambassadors.
CURRENT; MUSICALAMERICA; BROADWAY WORLD: All Classical Radio Names Kirsten Volness as Composer in Residence and Dana Sparling as Young Artist in Residence
Current by Julian Wyllie
Broadway World by Stephi Wild
All Classical Radio has named Kirsten Volness as a Composer in Residence, and flute, piccolo, and saxophone player Dana Sparling as Young Artist in Residence. Additionally, Kristen Kim and Kaden Prichard will serve as the Media Network’s 2025-2026 Young Artist Ambassadors.
All Classical Radio Welcomes Greg Arntson as Interim CEO
All Classical Radio offers a warm welcome to Greg Arntson, who has assumed the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer.
Access Recording Project 2025 Participants
We are thrilled to announce the inaugural participants of All Classical Radio’s Access Recording Project. The first-of-its-kind initiative will invite Pacific Northwest artists to make use of the station’s Irving Levin Performance Hall and James DePreist Recording Studio to develop creative projects and advance their careers, at no cost. “Through the Access Recording Project, All …
KGW: PNW mainstay radio stations take budget hits from funding cuts
By Evan Watson for KGW News
Local public broadcasters that receive federal funding are facing significant cuts after Republicans in Congress narrowly agreed on Thursday to grant President Donald Trump’s request to revoke billions of dollars in funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting.
All Classical’s Federal Funding has been canceled
Approximately 10% of All Classical’s annual operating revenue has been canceled by the rescission package. Your investment right now is essential as we enact plans to operate without federal funding.
Emily Cole Reflects on The Lark Ascending
One half of All Classical Radio’s 2024-2025 Artists in Residence, Emily Cole, takes us on a thrilling journey about the history and various interpretations of one of her favorite pieces of classical music. He rises and begins to round, He drops the silver chain of sound, Of many links without a break, In chirrup, whistle, …
James Shields: Deep Dive Into Baroque Music
One half of All Classical Radio’s 2024-2025 Artists in Residence, James Shields, takes a deep dive into the history of Baroque music. As a clarinet player and a lover of Baroque music, it pains me that my instrument was not fully established during the era of Bach and Vivaldi. The clarinet is generally considered to …
Brandi Parisi Interviews Opera in the Park’s Ashley Clark
Opera in the Park has featured free world-class opera performances for the Portland community for over two decades. They recently announced the appointment of their first-ever Executive Director, Ashley Clark. Ashley has a very special relationship with the organization. All Classical host Brand Parisi spoke with Ashley about her new role, and Opera in the …