Category Archives: All Classical Radio
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 2025/26 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, …
John Pitman Reviews: Benjamin Appl’s ‘For Dieter’
German-British baritone Benjamin Appl’s past recordings and recitals have explored subjects such as the idea of home (Heimat), the consequences of making choices (Forbidden Fruit), and the works of composers such as György Kurtág. Now on his latest album, For Dieter: The Past and the Future, Appl marks the centenary of the birth of arguably …
James Shields: Deep Dive Into Baroque Music
One half of All Classical Radio’s 2025/26 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 …
John Pitman Reviews: Huang Ruo’s ‘An American Soldier’
All Classical Radio’s Director of Programming John Pitman’s latest Arts Blog interview is a timely one, in conjunction with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Memorial Day. Composer, pianist, and vocalist Huang Ruo’s latest recording An American Soldier is a powerful and moving opera based on the true story of a young Chinese …
LIVE BROADCAST: “Celilo Falls” by Nancy Ives on All Classical Radio and next RII album
On June 9, 2025, All Classical Radio proudly presented a very special live broadcast from downtown Portland, inviting listeners locally and around the world to experience a historic broadcast of Nancy Ives’ Celilo Falls, performed by the Oregon Symphony under the direction of David Danzmayr. The program included a brand-new arrangement for full orchestra of …
All Classical Radio: For Humans, By Humans
When you listen to All Classical Radio, you hear handcrafted radio programming that is locally produced and community focused. In collaboration with students from Portland State University’s Branded Media Course and the PSU School of Film, All Classical invites you to explore what it means to make radio for humans, by humans, with a brief …
John Pitman Reviews: Yevgeny Sudbin’s ‘Ver La Flamme’
Renowned for his interpretations of the music of Russian composer and mystic, Alexander Scriabin, celebrated pianist Yevgeny Sudbin is host John Pitman’s latest guest for this Arts Blog interview. On Sudbin’s newest album, Ver La Flamme (Toward the Flame), the pianist shares his deep knowledge and appreciation for the music of the early 20th century …
Tune in weekdays for New at Noon
All Classical Radio invites you to tune in for New at Noon, an original feature airing weekdays at 12:00 PM PT. Join host Brandi Parisi for this midday special showcasing new recordings, recent releases from today’s leading artists and composers, and updated interpretations of classical favorites. Host Brandi Parisi shares, “All Classical Radio’s music library …
