Programs & Hosts

Thursdays @ Three

Hosted by
Christa Wessel

Thursdays @ Three

Hosted by Christa Wessel, Thursdays @ Three is All Classical Radio’s free weekly in-studio concert, broadcast directly to your home. Since 2014, T@T has featured exciting, in-studio performances showcasing world-renowned artists, burgeoning local ensembles, and touring musicians. All Classical Radio is the most accessible megaphone for the arts in the region, and this live program exemplifies how All Classical Radio shares a microphone to highlight upcoming performances, celebrate new compositions, amplify local stars, and serve local and global communities with world class music. Encores of Thursdays @ Three episodes can be heard on demand for two weeks following each broadcast. 


Reserve your spot in the audience

Experience beautiful music up close in All Classical Radio’s new Irving Levin Performance Hall in downtown Portland. You’re invited to join host Christa Wessel in-person for a future Thursdays @ Three broadcast.

Tickets are free and reservations are required to attend.

Programming subject to change.

Please contact us at thursdays@allclassical.org with any questions.


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  • Thursdays @ Three: PSU Chamber Choir; Wagner & Kong

    Thursdays @ Three: PSU Chamber Choir; Wagner & Kong

    May 22, 2025: Host Christa Wessel welcomes the Portland State University Chamber Choir; and Wagner & Kong Cello and Piano Duo to All Classical Radio’s Irving Levin Performance Hall. PSU Chamber Choir celebrates 15 years of conductor Ethan Sperry as the Director of Choral Activities at Portland State University with music by by Eric Whitacre,…

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  • Thursdays @ Three: Philippe Quint; Arnaud Ghillebaert

    Thursdays @ Three: Philippe Quint; Arnaud Ghillebaert

    May 15, 2025: Host Christa Wessel welcomes violinist Philippe Quint (presented by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra); and violist Arnaud Ghillebaert to All Classical Radio’s Irving Levin Performance Hall. Multi-Grammy Award nominee violinist Philippe Quint share music by Beethoven, Mozart, and more. Then, violist Arnaud Ghillebaert presents a program of underrepresented repertoire for viola and piano,…

  • Thursdays @ Three: Julian Perkins; Cary Lewis & Martin Chalifour

    Thursdays @ Three: Julian Perkins; Cary Lewis & Martin Chalifour

    May 8, 2025: Host Christa Wessel welcomes Julian Perkins, harpsichord; and Cary Lewis, piano, and Martin Chalifour, violin, to All Classical Radio’s Irving Levin Performance Hall. Portland Baroque Orchestra’s Artistic Director Julian Perkins performs works for solo harpsichord. Then, pianist Cary Lewis and violinist Martin Chalifour present music by Fritz Kreisler, and more. Join us…


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Your Host
Christa Wessel

When I was younger, I predicted I would become a professional French horn player, but the detour to radio feels somehow fated. I love sharing my enthusiasm for classical music!  I’ve been at All Classical Radio since 2007 and truly enjoy hosting Thursdays @ Three. It’s exciting to share live music on the air, to interact with both performers and a live audience, and to spotlight the artistic bounty of our region. 

Christa Wessel woman with glasses sitting on a blue couch, leaning slightly forward
Photo by Christine Dong


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