Category Archives: ACR Happenings
All Classical Radio’s 2024 Year in Review
As we begin a new year together, we’d like to take a moment to reflect, with gratitude, on 2024. Together, we have achieved so much! Thanks to your generous support, All Classical has had an exciting year full of high notes and crescendos—from a new state-of-the-art home in downtown Portland to innovative community collaborations and …
Congratulations, Elaina Stuppler!
All Classical Radio is thrilled to announce that Elaina Stuppler’s position as the station’s Young Artist in Residence has been extended through Summer 2025! Elaina has already appeared at several high-profile station events, including the unveiling of All Classical’s 40th Anniversary display at the Oregon Historical Society in January 2024, where she performed with Pink …
Announcing Emily Cole & James Shields as 2024/2025 Artists in Residence
We are thrilled to name violinist Emily Cole and clarinetist James Shields as All Classical Radio’s 2024/2025 Artists in Residence. Both James and Emily are esteemed musicians, known in the Pacific Northwest and across the country, and we are excited to showcase their artistry on the air and beyond. As part of their residency, they …
Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum Recognize Coty Raven Morris
All Classical Radio is thrilled to congratulate Coty Raven Morris, who has been named a semifinalist for the 2025 Music Educator Award, presented by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum. Coty is one of 25 semifinalists, selected from more than 2,400 music educators nominated from across the country. Coty was previously named a semifinalist for …
Healing Notes
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 …
Orchestrating Happiness: 2024 Impact Report
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 …
All Classical’s Rebecca Richardson Named one of Current’s 2024 “Rising Stars” in Public Media
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, …
Jimmie Herrod & Cédric Hanriot: A New Foray Into Fauré
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 …
Thank you, Lynnsay
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 …
OUT NOW: New album ELEVATE, Vol. 2 from RII
We are excited to announce ELEVATE, the second installment and brand-new album from All Classical Radio’s Recording Inclusivity Initiative (RII) and GRAMMY® award-winning Navona Records and PARMA Recordings. ELEVATE is available now on all streaming platforms and digital music stores. Physical CDs will be available in the All Classical Gift Shop later this year. Continuing the …
