As part of All Classical's mission to advance knowledge of and appreciation for classical music, we've crafted a resource for listeners curious to learn more about this beloved genre: the Classical Music Glossary.
Have you ever wondered why classical music is referred to as a "work" or "piece" rather than a song? Do you want to understand what differentiates classical music from other genres and what aligns with music heard around the world? With this glossary, we will answer these questions and more to help you feel more confident about and connected to the music you love.
📘 Explore the Classical Music Glossary now at allclassical.org/glossary.
We are thrilled to announce AWAKEN, the third album from All Classical Radio’s Recording Inclusivity Initiative (RII). Released on GRAMMY® award-winning Navona Records and @parmarecordings , RII Vol. 3: AWAKEN will be available on July 10, 2026.
Featuring music by contemporary composers Kirsten Volness — All Classical Radio’s 2026 Composer in Residence — Nicole Buetti, and Nancy Ives, AWAKEN casts women musicians in the spotlight. RII was created to address the gap of classical music composers from underrepresented communities who make it into the concert hall and onto the radio.
Learn more about AWAKEN at allclassical.org.
Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms and caregivers! Thank you for all that you do. 💗
Join us at noon PT for a special encore of our Spring Gratitude Program, plus beautiful music to help you celebrate on Sunday Brunch, Played in Oregon, and throughout the day.
See what all the buzz is about. 🐝 Warren Black and Christa Wessel invite you to kick off the weekend with music by Vivaldi, polka band Kapelle So&So, and their good company. Friday Happy Hour airs May 8th at 5:00 PM PT.
Thank you to @alveolebuzz and KOIN Tower for the riveting workshop about bees and honey.
Take us back to @orlishaham on Thursdays @ Three!
Stream recent episodes on demand at allclassical.org or on our free mobile app. Enjoy exclusive performances by Orli Shaham and the Vancouver Symphony; Portland Opera; WindSync; and more.
May the Fourth be with you.
Happy Star Wars Day! Blast off to a galaxy far, far away via the radio today. Join us throughout the day for music from and inspired by John Williams' score from the epic space saga.
Join host John Pitman this Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM PT for our first-ever Spring Gratitude Program! Enjoy heartfelt messages from your friends and neighbors about what inspires them this time of year, woven together with bright, beautiful music.
All Classical Radio’s 2026 Spring Gratitude Program is made possible by listener support, and our generous sponsors @rosevillaseniorliving .
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Host John Pitman is spotlighting Asian composers from both sides of the Pacific on The Concert Hall this weekend.
Join us Saturday at 7:00 PM PT for music by Qunihico Hashimoto performed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra; Xian Xinghai with the China Philharmonic Orchestra; Yuko Uébayashi; and more.
This Thursday @ Three, Christa Wessel welcomes @orlishaham ; and @portlandopera to the Irving Levin Performance Hall.
Superstar pianist Orli Shaham returns to perform an unforgettable recital ahead of her concert with the Vancouver Symphony @vso_usa . Then, Portland Opera presents an exclusive preview of their production of Verdi’s Requiem.
Join us Thursday at 3:00 PM PT at 89.9 FM or allclassical.org.
Elaina Stuppler served as All Classical and ICAN Radio’s 2024-2025 Young Artist in Residence (YAIR), and can be heard on All Classical each Saturday at 5:00 PM PT, as a Youth Reporter sharing pieces of music that inspire her.
In celebration of all of her recent achievements, All Classical Radio caught up with the rising star to learn what she has been up to since her time as YAIR. Keep reading on the Arts Blog at allclassical.org.
Today on Thursdays @ Three, host Christa Wessel welcomes WindSync; and the Aruna Quartet to the Irving Levin Performance Hall.
Presented by @chambermusicnw 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.
Tune in Thursday at 3:00 PM PT at 89.9 FM or allclassical.org.
We want to know what you are thankful for this spring! Call the All Classical Gratitude Line at 503-802-9474 to leave us a voice message, and you may just hear it on the radio. Learn more at allclassical.org.
All Classical Radio’s 2026 Spring Gratitude Program is made possible by listener support, and our generous sponsors @rosevillaseniorliving .
