Press Coverage
CLASSICAL MUSIC UK: All Classical Radio names composer and young artist in residence
September 29, 2025
By Florence Lockheart
Portland’s independent, classically-focused radio station All Classical Radio has named Kirsten Volness as its composer in residence, and multi-instrumentalist Dana Sparling as young artist in residence. During their residencies the duo will also serve as the media network’s 2025-2026 young artist ambassadors.
CURRENT; MUSICALAMERICA; BROADWAY WORLD: All Classical Radio Names Kirsten Volness as Composer in Residence and Dana Sparling as Young Artist in Residence
September 26, 2025
Current by Julian Wyllie
Broadway World by Stephi Wild
All Classical Radio has named Kirsten Volness as a Composer in Residence, and flute, piccolo, and saxophone player Dana Sparling as Young Artist in Residence. Additionally, Kristen Kim and Kaden Prichard will serve as the Media Network’s 2025-2026 Young Artist Ambassadors.
KGW: PNW mainstay radio stations take budget hits from funding cuts
July 18, 2025
By Evan Watson for KGW News
Local public broadcasters that receive federal funding are facing significant cuts after Republicans in Congress narrowly agreed on Thursday to grant President Donald Trump’s request to revoke billions of dollars in funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting.
Oregon ArtsWatch: MusicWatch Monthly – Summer of feasts
June 5, 2025
By Matthew Neil Andrews for Oregon ArtsWatch
Oregon Symphony presents “Celilo Falls” (and also Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade”) in Salem on June 6 and in Portland on June 7, 8, and 9, 2025. All Classical Radio’s live broadcast starts at 7:15 on Monday, June 9, 2025, and will be archived for two weeks at allclassical.org.
Portland Tribune: Oregon Symphony performs unique concert of ‘Scheherazade and Celilo Falls’
June 5, 2025
By Jason Vondersmith for Portland Tribune
On June 9, 2025, All Classical Radio is excited to present a very special live broadcast of composer Nancy Ives’s Celilo Falls, inviting local listeners and those around the world to experience this historic performance in a virtual setting.
Oregon Business Magazine: Bonamici, Arts Leaders Declare ‘State Of Emergency’
May 14, 2025
By Garrett Andrews for Oregon Business Magazine
Leaders in the statewide arts community met Monday to discuss approaches to cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities. Afterward, they addressed reporters to raise alarm and show a united front against the Trump Administration’s funding cuts.
Portland Business Journal: Oregon Arts groups, Bonamici declare ‘state of emergency’ amid NEA, NEH cuts
May 13, 2025
By for Elizabeth Hayes for Portland Business Journal
At a Monday press conference, the art groups announced plans for a series of art summits to “strategize a new plan.”
Oregon ArtsWatch: Music news – notes: March 2025
March 15, 2025
By Brett Campbell for Oregon ArtsWatch
Portland composer, musician and student Elaina Stuppler’s winning streak continues. Stuppler is All Classical Radio‘s Young Artist in Residence (extended through 2025), where she’s performed at various events and participates in programming the station’s International Children’s Arts Network (ICAN), and interviewed Julie Andrews, Itzhak Perlman, and “Weird Al” Yankovic. Last month, the station showcased several of her sparkling, varied scores on its essential weekly Thursdays @ Three live show.
Radio Online: All Classical Radio Names Parisi as Radio Network PD
March 4, 2025
By Radio Online
All Classical Radio in Portland, OR promotes Brandi Parisi to Radio Network Program Director for both All Classical Radio and the International Children’s Arts Network. In this role, Parisi will oversee the programming staff and lead strategic initiatives across the two networks.
Radio Ink: Brandi Parisi to Lead Programming at All Classical Radio and ICAN
March 4, 2025
By Cameron Coats for Radio Ink
All Classical Radio has promoted Brandi Parisi to Radio Network Program Director for both KQAC content and the International Children’s Arts Network. She previously served as the Portland public radio outlet’s Assistant Program Director.
