Category Archives: All Classical Radio
KATU’s ARC PDX: Portland’s classical music radio gets new CEO and president
KATU/KUNP’s ARC PDX by Wesleigh Ogle
Watch Fred Child, All Classical Radio’s incoming President & CEO, speak with Wesleigh Ogle on KUNP/KATU’s ARC PDX about joining All Classical Radio.
Oregon ArtsWatch: Fred Child comes home to lead All Classical Radio
Oregon ArtsWatch By Brett Campbell
One of the most recognizable voices in American classical music is coming to Portland’s airwaves. Fred Child, the genial longtime host of the nation’s most popular classical music radio program, Performance Today, has just been named the new president and chief executive officer of Oregon’s most significant classical radio station, which has become a cultural hub for the region.
All Classical Radio names Fred Child as New President & CEO
All Classical Radio is thrilled to announce Fred Child as our next President and CEO, beginning January 2, 2026. An award-winning broadcaster and arts advocate, Fred is relocating to Oregon from New York City to join the All Classical Radio team. Among his many accomplishments, he is particularly admired for his 25-year run as host …
Celebrating Two Years of Artist Anthology
Two years ago in October 2023, All Classical Radio launched the NEA-funded Artist Anthology, celebrating contemporary creatives of the Pacific Northwest. With the goal of capturing the lives and work of the region’s culture bearers, we’ve unveiled 42 lovingly curated artist profiles, first available online at anthology.allclassical.org and then in a limited-edition book. Each artist …
Host Lisa Lipton Interviews Oregon Symphony’s Paul Snyder
All Classical Radio host Lisa Lipton speaks with Paul Snyder, the Oregon Symphony’s just announced new President and Chief Executive Officer. Hear their conversation about the future of the orchestra and the arts scene in Portland.
John Pitman Reviews: Marc-André Hamelin’s ‘Found Objects / Sound Objects’
Recorded in the All Classical Radio studios during his visit to promote his performance with Vancouver Symphony, pianist Marc-André Hamelin chats with Director of Music and Programming John Pitman about his 92nd (!) album, Found Objects / Sound Objects. The new album includes works by 20th century icons such as John Cage, Stefan Wolpe, and …
John Pitman Reviews: Tomás Cotik’s Paganini Capriccio
All Classical Radio host John Pitman recently spoke with Portland violinist and Portland State University Professor of Violin, Tomás Cotik, about his unique approach to performing some of the most challenging works for solo violin: the Caprices of Nicolo Paganini. On Tomás’ latest album, Paganini: Capriccio, he emphasizes the world in which Paganini lived, which …
Monster Music: 5 Petrifying Pieces for Halloween
Fall is finally here, and with it comes a supernatural delight for all things spooky. Fellow Halloween lovers might remember the Monster Music post on our ICAN blog. This year, we wanted to add to the fun with more surprisingly sinister songs to bring the monsters out of hiding. Read on for some ghostly recommendations, …
2025 Young Artist & Composer Residencies
We are thrilled to announce flutist Dana Sparling as All Classical’s 2025-2026 Young Artist in Residence. She’s joined by Kirsten Volness as the station’s 2025-2026 Composer in Residence, and two new Young Artist Ambassadors: cellist Kristen Kim and clarinetist Kaden Prichard.
John Pitman Reviews: Ember’s ‘Birds of Paradise’
John Pitman’s latest conversation is with harpist Emily Levin, and a new group named Ember. They specialize in works for harp, violin and cello. Ember’s new album (on Azica, to be released in September 2025) is titled Birds of Paradise, which echoes one of the pieces on their album. Levin, who is also principal harpist …
