All Classical Radio Names New President & CEO
By David Salazar(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, whose previous work includes roles as Music Director and Director of Cultural Programming at WNYC, host of a daily live performance program on the station, and a decade-long tenure at Oregon Public Broadcasting, will relocate to Oregon from New York City to assume the post. He has anchored major live broadcasts featuring the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the New York Philharmonic, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, among others.
“It is a joy to return to my hometown of Portland and an honor to join this beloved institution,” Child, who has also served as the announcer for PBS’s “Live From Lincoln Center” and hosted NPR’s “Creators @ Carnegie,” said per an official press release. “All Classical Radio delivers essential culture as a free global resource, and does so with a team of uniquely talented personalities. Their creativity inspires me to envision what we can do together through our shared experience of great music, outstanding performances, and engaging storytelling.”
All Classical Radio reaches nearly 250,000 regular listeners through its local broadcast signal and attracts more than 400,000 monthly visitors to its website, representing audiences in all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The network also operates the International Children’s Arts Network, which offers 48 hours of curated programming daily for youth, families, and educators.
All Classical Radio has undergone major transition over the last year. In December 2024, the organization opened its new headquarters, which includes five production studios, the Irving Levin Performance Hall, and the James DePreist Recording Studio. Earlier in 2025, a federal budget rescission eliminated $500,000 in annual support previously approved for the station, prompting continued evaluation of its long-term funding strategies and strong community engagement to help close the revenue gap.
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