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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.

All Classical’s Recent Nielsen’s Radio Ratings 6/18/2026 By All Classical Radio in Press Coverage All Classical Radio’s ratings keep climb in 2026. Thank you for listening! Nielsen’s Radio Ratings for April and May 2026 show that All Classical Radio had its highest listenership since February 2023. RadioInsight (May 20, 2026) RadioInsight (June 17, 2026)

All Classical Radio Names Anthea Kreston as 2026-2027 Artist in Residence 6/12/2026 By All Classical Radio in Press Coverage In June 2026, All Classical Radio named violinist and author Anthea Kreston as the station’s 2026-2027 Artist in Residence. “As a classical musician, public radio stations are an integral part of our lives,” says Anthea. “Being a part of All Classical Radio gets me fired up on all cylinders — as a performer, educator, collaborator, and creator.

All Classical Radio Announces Recording Inclusivity Initiative’s Third Album: AWAKEN 6/15/2026 By All Classical Radio in Press Coverage The third album by All Classical Radio’s award-winning Recording Inclusivity Initiative (RII) is titled AWAKEN and is coming on July 10, 2026. Released on GRAMMY® award-winning Navona Records and PARMA Recordings, RII Vol.

Lisa Lipton Explores: Portland’s Yelling Choir 6/12/2026 By Lisa Lipton in ACR Happenings All Classical Radio on air host and producer Lisa Lipton chats with flutist Maxx Katz, founder of Portland’s Yelling Choir. Yelling Choir is a femme, women, and nonbinary performance ensemble which reimagines voice, presence, gender, and power. The group has a forward-thinking aesthetic based in contemporary classical music, improvisation, performance art, and social practice.

Sing Out! A History of the LGBTQIA+ Choir 6/5/2026 By intern in Education Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic/Agender (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month is observed each year in commemoration of the June 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York, a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. Nationally, Pride Month is observed in June. Locally, the city of Portland, Oregon celebrates its queer community in July.

Announcing Anthea Kreston as 2026-2027 Artist in Residence 6/3/2026 By All Classical Radio in ACR Happenings, Contemporary All Classical Radio is thrilled to announce violinist, chamber musician, educator, and author Anthea Kreston as the station’s 2026-2027 Artist in Residence. If you’ve had the chance to hear Anthea perform, you already know the magic she brings—thoughtful, expressive, and deeply connected to the music she plays.

Music Terminology 101: Instrumental Terms 6/1/2026 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.

OREGON ARTSWATCH:  All Classical Radio’s Recording Inclusivity Initiative Announced New Album, AWAKEN 5/28/2026 By All Classical Radio in Press Coverage Oregon ArtsWatch by Matthew Neil Andrews Dear reader: Celilo Falls is already making its way to your speakers and headphones. It’s coming this very summer, as part of All Classical Radio’s Recording Inclusivity Initiative. You can pre-order it at shop.allclassical.org.