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All Classical Portland Kick-Off its 40th Birthday Celebrations With Brand Realignment

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The independent, community-focused radio network All Classical Portland celebrates its 40th birthday by announcing a rebrand. Its new logo and visual language were created in partnership with London-based boutique creative consultancy Hyper Beau. The President and CEO Suzanne Nance shared this in a press release stating, “We are honored to be recognized as a leader in public media, for high {…}

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Portland Opera & All Classical Portland to Broadcast ‘Winter Wonderland Sing-Along’

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On December 20, 2020, Portland Opera and All Classical Portland will team up to present “Winter Wonderland Sing-Along,” a virtual program of seasonal music and stories to be broadcast by ACP. Hosted by ACP On-Air Hosts, as well as soprano/PO Artistic Co-Advisor Karen Slack, the event will feature countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, flutist Adam Eccleston, and pianist David Saffert. The {…}

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All Classical Radio Names New President & CEO

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(Credit: Photo courtesy of All Classical Radio) All Classical Radio has announced that broadcaster and arts advocate Fred Child will become its next President and CEO, starting on Jan. 2, 2026. Child, who is known for his 25-year tenure as host of the nationally syndicated program “Performance Today,” succeeds Suzanne Nance, who stepped down after a decade with the organization. Child, {…}

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All Classical Radio President & CEO Suzanne Nance Steps Down After 10 Years

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Suzanne Nance is stepping down from her position as President and CEO of All Classical Radio following a 10-year stint. Nance will be headed to Ireland to join her husband, composer and conductor Desdmon Early, and take over leadership at a major arts organization in Europe. “I am deeply grateful for this extraordinary chapter of my life,” said Nance, per {…}

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Portland Opera Merges With Opera Quest Northwest

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Portland Opera has expanding its education and community outreach program through the acquisition of Opera Quest Northwest. The Vancouver nonprofit has brought live operatic music into elementary schools throughout Southwest Washington. Opera Quest’s program “Opera the Great!” blends classic opera excerpts with child-friendly interactive script. Five young professional singers portray famous opera characters to teach young audiences about opera history, {…}

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All Classical Radio Hosts Public Grand Opening of New Media Arts Center

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All Classical Radio has opened an invitation to community members to take part in the public grand opening of its new Media Arts Center and broadcasting headquarters at KOIN Tower in downtown Portland. At the grand opening guests can enjoy cider and cookies, youth activities, and All Classical’s gift shop, while mingling with their favorite radio hosts and fellow music {…}

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All Classical Radio’s Rebecca Richardson Named Rising Star in Public Media by Current

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Rebecca Richardson, a music researcher and digital producer at All Classical Radio, Portland, Ore. has been named a 2024 “Rising Star” by Current. The trade publication for public media Current’s “Rising Star” initiative recognizes public media’s up-and-coming talents. This year, it received a record number of 171 nominations of early- to mid-career professionals. A panel of judges reviewed each honoree’s {…}

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All Classical Radio Earns Historic Gift from M.J. Murdock Charitable trust

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All Classical Radio has announced that it is the recipient of the largest gift in its history. The organization revealed that the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust has awarded the radio station with a $750,000 gift to support its new media arts center as part of the organization’s relocation campaign. All Classical Radio is building its new headquarters in downtown Portland {…}

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New Wave Opera to Present ‘Rising Tides’

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New Wave Opera will present “Rising Tides,” a concert exploring climate grief, the natural world, and social justice through opera and song, as part of The Old Church Concert Hall’s Free Lunchtime Concert Series in Portland. Set for April 15, 2026, the program will feature preview excerpts from composer Caroline Louise Miller’s new queer fantasy opera “Deep Water,” ahead of {…}