Ms. Pine records for the first time with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and Sir Neville Marriner. I found these to be among the best new performances of Mozart’s violin concertos to come our way... More
1/16/2015 by John Pitman
Domenico Scarlatti was one of three major Baroque composers all born in 1685 (Handel and Bach being the others). Scarlatti and Handel became friends after an amicable competition was held in Rome when both were 23. Later, Scarlatti... More
11/25/2014 by John Pitman
The renowned Jordi Savall and his ensemble, Hesperion XXI come to Portland in February. Mr. Savall is not only a highly esteemed researcher of European music, but also sheds light on the musical heritage of the middle east,... More
10/30/2014 by John Pitman
Russia is not the first place many people think of as a source for Mozart operas. While not unheard of, Mozart is more associated with western Europe. This may be changing, thanks to a dynamic and driven conductor... More
10/13/2014 by John Pitman
It’s the first day of July, and the ninth day of our residence in Suite 200 of the Hampton Opera Center. If you’ve visited the All Classical Portland Facebook page recently, then you’ve no doubt seen some of... More
7/1/2014 by John Pitman
Adagio for Strings is one of the best-known works by Samuel Barber. It’s arguably one of the most famous pieces of American classical music ever. It’s less-well known as its original use: the slow movement to his string... More
2/27/2014 by John Pitman
As All Classical Portland’s mid-morning host, Christa Wessel has brightened up the workdays of many listeners with her distinctively bubbly voice. When she’s not on air, she can usually be found interviewing local artists for Northwest Previews, or... More
1/23/2014 by Hali Engelman
If you stay up all night listening to All Classical Portland, you might be familiar with the voice of Andrea Murray, who hosts the coveted 12 to 5 am slot. During the day, Andrea can usually be found... More
12/12/2013 by Hali Engelman
John Pitman has been working at All Classical Portland since 1983, back when the station was little more than a small FM booth inside a converted classroom. After taking a radio station class at Benson Polytechnic and working... More
11/27/2013 by Hali Engelman
As the Bard Festival in New York concluded over the weekend, we are reminded again of the importance and multifariousness of its subject this year, Igor Stravinsky. As his iconic Rite of Spring turned 100 this year, the... More
8/22/2013 by David Salkowski
