My love of classical music began when I was eight years old in ballet class. I heard Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky, and I was hooked! Eventually my participation in the arts moved on to technical theatre and internships at multiple art museums. I attended the University of Montana, majoring in Technical Theatre with an emphasis in Costume Design and Minor in Art History. After graduation, my career took me towards the medical field, where I worked in Administration for about 10 years, both in Montana and Oregon. When I moved to Portland five years ago, All Classical was the first radio station I discovered – and the dial hasn’t moved since. It is an immense honor and pleasure to be the Office Manager of this fine station, and for my love of music and the arts to come full circle. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, reading, and eating the amazing food Portland has to offer!
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Latest blog entries from Kristina Becker:
45th Parallel Universe: Out of the Dark
45th Parallel kicks off the indoor season with high energy music by Osvaldo Golijov and American composers Kenneth Fuchs and Eleanor Alberga. The concert takes place Friday, October 13, 2023 at 7:00 at The Old Madeleine Church (3123 NE 24th Ave, Portland, OR, 97212). Learn more at www.45thparallelpdx.org/concerts/out-of-the-dark WORKSKenneth Fuchs: Out of the Dark (After… More
Portland Baroque Orchestra: Shout for Joy!
What better way to herald PBO’s 40th anniversary season than to revel in the rich combination of natural trumpet along with soprano and strings? The program includes Handel’s youthful Gloria – rediscovered in 2001 – and concludes with Bach’s exuberant cantata, “Praise the Lord in all lands,” featuring PBO principal trumpet Kris Kwapis and soprano Arwen Myers…. More
CMNW: Orion Quartet Farewell Tour with Ida Kavafian
Reach for the stars with the world-renowned Orion String Quartet as they celebrate their 36th, and final, season together. Hailed as “consistently beguiling and technically impeccable” (The Los Angeles Times), don’t miss your last chance to hear violinists Daniel Phillips and Todd Phillips—brothers who share the first violin chair equally—violist Steven Tenenbom, and cellist Timothy… More
Seattle Opera: Alcina
Seattle Opera is thrilled to present Alcina, with music by George Frideric Handel. On a remote island, the powerful sorceress Alcina lures men with her seductive magic. When a young woman disguised in armor comes to free her fiancé from the sorceress’s grip, relationships are entangled, passions are revealed, and with the help of an… More
Portland Youth Philharmonic: Season 100
The nation’s first youth orchestra returns to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall with five exciting performances to mark their 100th season! Celebrate Portland’s most dedicated young musicians as they perform both classical favorites and rarely-heard works, bringing an unrivaled energy to each piece. Learn more about the entire season below or at www.portlandyouthphil.org This Midnight… More
KQAC: Possible service disruption
KQAC Portland listeners may experience short service disruptions around 11:00 PM PT on Monday night, September 11, 2023, due to planned tower maintenance and testing. You can listen to All Classical Portland any time at allclassical.org or on our free mobile app. Our engineers are working hard to ensure the best possible service at all times. Thank… More
45th Parallel Universe: Garden Concerts
45th Parallel Universe is delighted to present a series of garden concerts! Zach’s Melodic MeadowSunday, September 17, 2023; 6:00 PM Celsi Residence, 2814 NE 16th Ave, PDX 97212Zach Galatis returns with a voice that makes the flowers bloom 😉 He’ll be joined by pianist Maria Garcia for this wonderful program of Broadway classics, performed in… More
NW Dance Project: Sharing Stories
Join NW Dance Project as they celebrate 20 years and over 350 works made and premiered in Portland! True to form, they’re bringing you a diverse and delightful triple bill evening featuring inspired and inspiring new contemporary dance works from founding Artistic Director Sarah Slipper, the latest creation from esteemed international choreographer Bryan Arias, and… More
Portland Center Stage: HAIR
Let the sunshine in! With an iconic score that changed pop culture forever, HAIR is as relevant today as it was when it radicalized a generation in 1968. This revolutionary rock musical tells the story of a group of counter-culturalists whose worlds are shaken when one of them receives his draft notice for the Vietnam War. Exploring… More
Oregon Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake
A cursed princess seeks salvation in the loving arms of a noble prince . . . A kaleidoscope of swans dance to music that makes the heart soar . . . An evil villain upends the romance of a lifetime . . . There is no ballet that captures our collective imagination more than Swan Lake…. More