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Kate Remington Interviews Jon Batiste 8/19/2026 By All Classical Radio in Contemporary, Interview Jon Batiste by Jen Rosenstein All Classical Radio host Kate Remington recently spoke with multi-Grammy®, Oscar®, and Academy Award® winning singer, songwriter, and composer Jon Batiste about his latest project, Black Mozart. The just-released album is the second in his series exploring the music of Classical composers, which began with the music of Beethoven.

The ICAN Radio app 8/17/2026 By All Classical Radio in Press Coverage The all-new ICAN Radio app is now available to download on all mobile device. Find links and full details at icanradio.org. The International Children’s Arts Network (ICAN) is powered by All Classical Radio, and brings a symphony of imagination to children, families, and educators to spark creativity, learning, and joy. Thank you to these regional and national media outlets for recognizing ICAN Radio.

Nightly Scribbles on My Hand I slept until 11:10 AM today, my plans for an early, productive day completely shot. Turning over, I stretch my weary arms, looking down at the illegible blue markings on my left hand. I often half wake-up many times per night, grab a pen, and write something on the back of my hand. What does it say this morning? Maybe “Schubert, Yoga, T Pick, M Tchaik, Pigs, and Fred.” I’m sure it will all become clear once I get some coffee coursing through my veins.

The Inside Story: The Composers of AWAKEN 7/18/2026 By All Classical Radio in Press Coverage In July 2026, All Classical Radio and GRAMMY® award-winning Navona Records and PARMA Recordings released AWAKEN, the third album from the award-winning Recording Inclusivity Initiative (RII). The album features never-before-recorded chamber pieces by Kirsten Volness and Nicole Buetti, and an expansive orchestral work by Nancy Ives.

Pitman Reviews: Alice Sara Ott’s Piano Works 7/22/2026 By John Pitman in Interview, Pitman Reviews All Classical Radio’s Director of Music and Programming, John Pitman, recently spoke with pianist Alice Sara Ott about her latest recording: 30 piano works by the Icelandic composer, Jóhann Jóhannsson. Ott describes the recording experience, which took place in Jóhannsson’s native Reykjavík, with recording engineers and colleagues who worked with the composer prior to his death in 2018.

Tour Diary: With Typhoon, Earthquake, and Love I’m on the slow train, high in the mountains northwest of Tokyo, on a concert tour in Japan with my piano quartet, the Thunder Egg Consort. Thw quartet is named after Oregon’s state rock. We made it through the double typhoon in Osaka, and last night there was an earthquake (5.9) that woke us up from our deep sleep. 2 couples, 4 kids, 2 grandparents.

YAIR UPDATE: Amir Avsker 7/20/2026 By All Classical Radio in ACR Happenings Amir Avsker is a talented young violinist, pianist, composer, and conductor who served as All Classical and ICAN Radio’s 2023-2024 Young Artist in Residence (YAIR). Born in Israel, Amir lived in Japan and Pennsylvania before moving to Oregon in 2015. He has written over 40 compositions for solo instruments, chamber ensembles, and orchestral works.

I’m Anthea Kreston, 2026-2027 Artist in Residence Hi friends! And I do already think of you as friends, over our shared love of music. I’m Anthea Kreston – a classical violinist and your new Artist in Residence at All Classical Radio! I am honored and super excited to be a part of this amazing family. I will be writing a regular blog, and wanted to introduce myself before we get rolling. Fred Child, the station’s President & CEO, has sent me some questions, so let’s do this. Why violin?

LGBTQIA+ Love Stories in Classical Music 7/2/2026 By Rebecca Richardson in Education Rain finally came + it’s beautifully cool. Wonder how long it will last. It was marvelous because it started suddenly and then was alternately terrific and gentle. I think of you all the time and therefore have little to say that would not embarrass you, for instance my first feeling about the rain was that it was like you. Love you.

Music Terminology 101: Vocal & Performance Terms 6/24/2026 By Rebecca Richardson in Education As part of our mission to advance knowledge of and appreciation for classical music, All Classical Radio recently launched a new resource for those curious to learn more about this beloved genre: the Classical Music Glossary. In this glossary, we comb through commonly used terminology and historical timelines to help you feel more confident about and connected to the music you love.