Thursdays at Three Episodes

July 2, 2026: Host Christa Wessel welcomes Amadeus Chamber Orchestra to the Irving Levin Performance Hall. The Amadeus Chamber Orchestra performs an exclusive preview of their Baroque by Candlelight series. Tune in Thursday at 3:00 PM PT at 89.9 FM in Portland, OR or from anywhere in the world on our website. ABOUT For most…

June 25, 2026: Host Christa Wessel welcomes Chamber Music Northwest; and Stephanie & Saar to the Irving Levin Performance Hall. Chamber Music Northwest showcases the talented musicians of their 2026 Young Artist Institute, presented by Soovin Kim, CMNW’s co-Artistic Director. Then, piano duo Stephanie & Saar perform an exclusive preview of their 2026 Makrokosmos Project.…

June 18, 2026: Host Christa Wessel welcomes ChatterPDX; and New Wave Opera to the Irving Levin Performance Hall. ChatterPDX’s musicians share music by Mozart and more. Then, New Wave Opera presents an exclusive sneak peek of their Deep Water production, with music by composer Caroline Louise Miller. Tune in Thursday at 3:00 PM PT at…

June 4, 2026: Host Christa Wessel welcomes the Thunder Egg Consort; and In Medio Choir to the Irving Levin Performance Hall. The Thunder Egg Consort shares music by Kenji Bunch, Brahms, and more. Then, In Medio Choir performs music by Canadian composer Don Macdonald. Tune in Thursday at 3:00 PM PT at 89.9 FM in…

May 28, 2026: Host Christa Wessel welcomes Resonance Ensemble; plus cello and piano duo Wagner and Kong to the Irving Levin Performance Hall. Tune in Thursday at 3:00 PM PT at 89.9 FM in Portland, OR or from anywhere in the world on our website. ABOUT Resonance Ensemble, a professional ensemble based in Portland, Oregon,…

May 21, 2026: Guest-host Brandi Parisi welcomes Oregon Symphony‘s percussion section; and Oregon Chorale to All Classical Radio’s Irving Levin Performance Hall. Drums and rhythm take center stage as Oregon Symphony shares an exclusive preview of their Percussion Festival, with music by Andy Akiho, Danny Elfman, and more. Then, Oregon Chorale explores themes of exploration…

May 14, 2026: Host Christa Wessel welcomes Orchestra Nova Northwest; and Pacific Youth Choir to the Irving Levin Performance Hall. Progressively, innovatively, and intentionally expanding the symphonic repertory, Orchestra Nova Northwest shares an exclusive preview of their Resilience & Triumph concerts. Enjoy a dazzling performance by piano soloist Sara Davis Buechner, plus works by Leonard…

May 7, 2026: Host Christa Wessel welcomes cellist Hayoung Choi; and Trinity Music to the Irving Levin Performance Hall. Tune in Thursday at 3:00 PM PT at 89.9 FM in Portland, OR or from anywhere in the world on our website. ABOUT Korean cellist Hayoung Choi sprang to fame after clinching the First Prize at…

April 30, 2026: Host Christa Wessel welcomes Portland Opera; and pianist Orli Shaham to the Irving Levin Performance Hall. Portland Opera presents an exclusive preview of their production of Verdi’s Requiem, featuring the Portland Opera Chorus and Orchestra. Then, superstar pianist Orli Shaham returns to perform an unforgettable recital ahead of her concert with the…

April 23, 2026: Host Christa Wessel welcomes WindSync; and the Aruna Quartet to the Irving Levin Performance Hall. Presented by CMNW and BodyVox, WindSync presents an exclusive preview of their energetic concerts featuring music by Philip Glass, Osvaldo Golijov, and more. Then, the Aruna Quartet evokes bagpipes, fiddles, deep sea creatures, and everything in between.…