Category Archives: Education
Essential Listening for Hispanic Heritage Month
All Classical Radio is proud to celebrate the cultural contributions of Hispanic artists every day on air. New and longtime listeners alike know that the works of Hispanic composers and musicians are deeply ingrained in the legacy of classical music. In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re diving into seven essential listening pieces of music …
LGBTQIA+ Love Stories in Classical Music
It’s no surprise that creative collaboration between musical artists has given rise to many great love stories over the centuries. A shared love of and passion for classical music has brought together countless romantic unions of all shapes and sizes. In this blog post, and in honor of Portland’s celebration of Pride Month, we’re exploring …
Music Terminology 101: Vocal & Performance Terms
As part of our mission to advance knowledge of and appreciation for classical music, All Classical Radio recently launched a new resource for those curious to learn more about this beloved genre: the Classical Music Glossary. In this glossary, we comb through commonly used terminology and historical timelines to help you feel more confident about and …
Sing Out! A History of the LGBTQIA+ Choir
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic/Agender (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month is observed each year in commemoration of the June 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York, a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. Nationally, Pride Month is observed in June. Locally, the city of Portland, Oregon celebrates its queer community in …
Music Terminology 101: Instrumental Terms
As part of our mission to advance knowledge of and appreciation for classical music, All Classical Radio recently launched a new resource for those curious to learn more about this beloved genre: the Classical Music Glossary. In this glossary, we comb through commonly used terminology and historical timelines to help you feel more confident about and …
Music Terminology 101: Expressive Terms
Have you ever wondered why classical music is referred to as a “work” or “piece” rather than a song? Or perhaps the difference between a motif and a theme? Do you want to understand what differentiates classical music from other genres and what aligns with music heard all over the world? As part of our …
Five Contemporary Asian American Composers You Should Know
All Classical Radio is proud to feature artists of Asian heritage on our playlist every day. We’re constantly adding new voices to our programming, both past and present. In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we’re highlighting five contemporary composers who are expanding the cultural landscape and making the …
Music Terminology 101: Foundational Terms
Have you ever wondered why classical music is referred to as a “work” or “piece” rather than a song? Or perhaps the difference between a motif and a theme? Do you want to understand what differentiates classical music from other genres and what aligns with music heard all over the world? As part of our …
Lieder – A Celebration of Poetry through Song
Poetry has long been a wellspring of inspiration for composers. In this post, we’re going to look at a beloved genre of classical music that exquisitely interweaves music and poetry – Lieder, or “songs” in German.
Six Women Composers You Haven’t Heard Of
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re putting the spotlight on six women composers you may not have heard of but who truly deserve to become household names. Their stories offer lessons in perseverance, resilience, and ingenuity.
