Category Archives: All Classical Radio
John Pitman Review: Danish String Quartet’s ‘Keel Road’
In April, the Danish String Quartet performed the world premiere of a new work written for them by English composer Thomas Adès at Carnegie Hall. For this edition of John Pitman’s Reviews, John has invited All Classical Radio host Warren Black to speak with the Quartet about the premiere and get a preview of their …
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 …
OPB: All Classical radio to relocate to downtown Portland in 2024
By Prakruti Bhatt for OPB
For All Classical president and CEO Suzanne Nance, “more is more is more.” So when Nance and her team of 30 full-time employees were presented with an opportunity to move to a bigger, more community-oriented space in downtown Portland, there wasn’t an ounce of hesitation.
Six AANHPI Composers We’re Celebrating On Air
In honor of Asian American and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and all year round, All Classical Radio is programming music by AANHPI composers and musicians on our playlist. We love sharing music richly and meaningfully woven with a diverse array of influences, as well as insight into the lives of artists you …
John Pitman Review: Neave Trio’s ‘A Room of Her Own’
All Classical Radio’s Program Director, John Pitman, shares his recent conversation with two members of the Neave Trio. They speak about their latest recording titled “A Room of Her Own.” This is the second of their recordings amplifying the voices of women composers in classical music. Their first, “Her Voice,” was released in 2019. Violinist …
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 …
All Classical Radio’s International Children’s Arts Network Turns 5
This April, All Classical Radio invites you to join in celebrating the fifth birthday of the International Children’s Arts Network (ICAN Radio)! Tune in at icanradio.org for a special week of programming beginning Monday April 15, 2024, including celebrity guests, brand new youth interviews, and special features revisiting some of ICAN’s first youth contributors. Highlights …
OregonLive: This nationally syndicated Portland radio show celebrates music of the movies
By James Bash for the Oregonian/OregonLive “The Score,” All Classical Radio’s nationally syndicated program that celebrates film music with inspiring and informative one-hour shows, is having a moment. Now on the cusp of its 18th year, weekly episodes of “The Score” are carried by 60 stations and reach an estimated 1 million listeners – not …
Women We Love to Play On Air: 2024 Edition
Every day on All Classical Radio, you’ll hear music composed and performed by women. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are diving into the fascinating lives of ten women composers whose music we love to play on air all year round. We are shining a spotlight on historically overlooked figures in classical music and …
