Category Archives: All Classical Radio

Spotlight: All Classical 40th Anniversary Celebrations

Celebrate All Classical’s 40th Birthday!

On August 1st, All Classical will celebrate 40 years of orchestrating magic! Since 1983, this station has provided an innovative classical soundtrack, broadcasting from the heart of the Pacific Northwest and now serving millions of listeners worldwide, from the Oregon Coast to Antarctica and beyond. This community-funded radio station is here thanks to YOU, our …

Spotlight image announcing new hosts Coty Raven Morris & Leb Borgerson

New Season, New Voices – Introducing Coty & Leb

As we prepare for a summer of sun, music, and fun, you will be hearing some new friends on our airwaves. All Classical Portland is proud to welcome two new on-air hosts: Coty Raven Morris and Leb Borgerson! Coty has been a frequent guest on Noteworthy and a featured author on ICAN Radio. You’ll hear …

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Streaming Changes (as of May 2023)

All Classical Portland recently updated our streaming encoders to a new service, allowing us to provide better connectivity to our listeners. Unfortunately, not all services have immediately made the transition. You can always listen for free via our mobile app or the livestream on our website. If you were using a direct URL to connect …

Christa Wessel interview with Thomas Lauderdale Meets The Pilgrims

Christa Wessel Meets Thomas Lauderdale & The Pilgrims

Host Christa Wessel spoke with Pink Martini bandleader and Portland pianist Thomas Lauderdale about his new collaboration album with legendary Portland surf rockers Satan’s Pilgrims. Over 25 years in the making, the new album, Thomas Lauderdale Meets The Pilgrims, features new takes on beloved standards such as Night and Day, Malagueña, and George Gershwin’s Rhapsody …

Our Vision for the Future of All Classical

Our Vision for the Future of All Classical

While you’ve been listening to us, we’ve heard you. We’ve grown. We’ve adapted.And we’re here for you — in more ways than ever. All Classical is committed to being a source of positive change in our community of listeners — at home in Oregon and Washington, and around the world. Our Heritage All Classical’s mission …

Suzanne Nance chopping strawberries

A Sunday Brunch Recipe for Mother’s Day

Sunday Brunch host Suzanne Nance loves to explore Oregon’s foodie culture, and what better way than to go straight to the chefs of some of our most beloved restaurants and vineyards. Just in time for Mother’s Day, we are delighted to share the recipe for Crispy Chicken & Waffles by Chef Norma Buchholz from Brooks Winery. …

Our Vision for the Future of All Classical

New Home in 2024: Relocation and Capital Campaign

In 2024, All Classical will be moving to a state-of-the-art facility at KOIN Tower! Read more about our latest updates and campaign progress. This new location in the heart of Portland, OR will allow All Classical to continue providing the beautiful music and high-quality programming you’ve come to rely on, while expanding opportunities for us …

Hunter Noack and Kim Stafford for All Classical Portland’s Poetry Project 2023: The Improv Sessions

All Classical Radio’s Poetry Project: The Improv Sessions

In April 2023, host Suzanne Nance celebrated National Poetry Month on Sunday Brunch with music and poetry by Oregon Poet Laureate Kim Stafford and pianist Hunter Noack (All Classical’s 2019 Artist in Residence). Join us every Sunday at 10:00 AM PT for Sunday Brunch. Listen at 89.9 FM in Portland or from anywhere in the world through our free mobile …

All Classical Portland’s 2023 Young Artist in Residence + Youth Ambassadors!

All Classical Portland’s 2023 Young Artist in Residence + Youth Ambassadors!

All Classical Portland is proud to announce 16-year-old pianist, violinist, and composer Amir Avsker as its 2023 Young Artist in Residence. A sophomore at Westview High School in Beaverton, OR, Amir began playing the piano in 2014 and the violin in 2019. He has participated in and won several local and international music competitions and …

Black History Month composer collage

Celebrate Black History Month with All Classical Portland

All Classical Portland is proud to share a diverse offering of music we love all year round. During Black History Month in February, we are shining a special spotlight on the extraordinary contributions to classical music by Black composers and performing artists. In this post, you’ll get to know some of the composers who will …

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