Thursdays at Three Episodes

September 3, 2026: Host Christa Wessel welcomes vocalists Luigi Boccia and Kimo Camat; and 45th Parallel Universe to the Irving Levin Performance Hall. Presented by the Portland Queer Arts Foundation, tenors Luigi Boccia and Kimo Camat perform an unforgettable show previewing the Foundation’s annual ‘Spectacular.’ Then, 45th Parallel Universe shares an exclusive preview of their…

August 27, 2026: Host Christa Wessel presents a special encore of an episode that original aired in May 2021. Portland pianist Monica Ohuchi, hailed by the New York Times for her “commanding pianism,” maintains an active international career as a soloist, chamber musician, and piano pedagogue. Hear Monica perform Johann Sebastian Bach’s Goldberg Variations in…

August 20, 2026: Host Christa Wessel presents a special encore of an episode that original aired in July 2026. Pianist Hunter Noack shares an exclusive preview of the 2026 edition of his concert series IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild™. Tune in Thursday at 3:00 PM PT at 89.9 FM in Portland, OR…

August 13, 2026: Host Christa Wessel welcomes CantiamoPDX; and Concerts at the Barn to the Irving Levin Performance Hall. Bass-Baritone Daniel Mobbs shares his impressive Bel Canto method and repertoire, and introduces young vocalists from his CantiamoPDX summer training program. Then, Concerts at the Barn shares an exclusive preview of their 2026 concerts. Tune in…

August 6, 2026: Host Christa Wessel welcomes cellist Julian Schwarz; and Siletz Bay Music Festival to the Irving Levin Performance Hall. The Vancouver Arts & Music Festival presents acclaimed cellist Julian Schwarz. Then, the Siletz Bay Music Festival shares an exclusive preview of their 2026 events. Tune in Thursday at 3:00 PM PT at 89.9 FM in…

July 30, 2026: Host Christa Wessel welcomes flutists Dana Sparling & Zach Galatis; and the Willamette Valley Chamber Music Festival 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 Dana Sparling was All Classical Radio’s…

July 23, 2026: Guest host Brandi Parisi welcomes Opera in the Park; and award-winning pianist Brian Hsu to the Irving Levin Performance Hall. Opera in the Park presents an exclusive performance of their Oregon premiere of Cruzar la Cara de la Luna (To Cross the Face of The Moon), the world’s first mariachi opera. Then,…

July 9, 2026: Host Christa Wessel welcomes guitarist Tye Austin; and violinist Soovin Kim to the Irving Levin Performance Hall. Tye Austin performs exclusive previews of his Wilder Frets: Classical Guitar in the Wilderness series. Presented by Chamber Music Northwest, Soovin Kim performs music by Bach and more. Tune in Thursday at 3:00 PM PT…

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.…