Thursdays at Three Episodes

  • ChatterPDX; New Wave Opera

    ChatterPDX; New Wave Opera

    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…

  • Thunder Egg Consort; In Medio Choir

    Thunder Egg Consort; In Medio Choir

    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…

  • Resonance Ensemble; Wagner & Kong

    Resonance Ensemble; Wagner & Kong

    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,…

  • Oregon Symphony Percussion; Oregon Chorale

    Oregon Symphony Percussion; Oregon Chorale

    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…

  • Orchestra Nova Northwest; Pacific Youth Choir

    Orchestra Nova Northwest; Pacific Youth Choir

    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…

  • Hayoung Choi, cello; Trinity Music

    Hayoung Choi, cello; Trinity Music

    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…

  • Portland Opera; Orli Shaham, piano

    Portland Opera; Orli Shaham, piano

    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…

  • Chamber Music Northwest + WindSync; Aruna Quartet

    Chamber Music Northwest + WindSync; Aruna Quartet

    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.…

  • Classical Up Close; Ping & Woof Opera + Northwest Piano Trio

    Classical Up Close; Ping & Woof Opera + Northwest Piano Trio

    April 16, 2026: Host Christa Wessel welcomes Classical Up Close; and Ping & Woof Opera and Northwest Piano Trio 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. Classical Up Close is an annual festival of…

  • Anne-Marie McDermott, piano; Alexa Still, flute

    Anne-Marie McDermott, piano; Alexa Still, flute

    April 9, 2026: Host Christa Wessel welcomes pianist Anne-Marie McDermott; and flutist Alexa Still to the Irving Levin Performance Hall. Presented by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, superstar pianist Anne-Marie McDermott performs bold works by Beethoven and more. All Classical Radio is a Media Sponsor of VSO. Then, renowned flutist Alexa Still and the Greater Portland…

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