My love of classical music began when I was eight years old in ballet class. I heard Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky, and I was hooked! Eventually my participation in the arts moved on to technical theatre and internships at multiple art museums. I attended the University of Montana, majoring in Technical Theatre with an emphasis in Costume Design and Minor in Art History. After graduation, my career took me towards the medical field, where I worked in Administration for about 10 years, both in Montana and Oregon. When I moved to Portland five years ago, All Classical was the first radio station I discovered – and the dial hasn’t moved since. It is an immense honor and pleasure to be the Office Manager of this fine station, and for my love of music and the arts to come full circle. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, reading, and eating the amazing food Portland has to offer!
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Latest blog entries from Kristina Becker:
All Classical Radio’s 2024 Young Artist in Residence + Youth Ambassadors!
All Classical Radio is proud to announce 15-year-old composer, trombonist, and vocalist Elaina Stuppler as its 2024 Young Artist in Residence. A sophomore at Lakeridge High School, Elaina has performed at Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, Grammy Museum, and at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. She is Co-Principal Trombonist of the Portland… More
Portland Baroque Orchestra 40th Anniversary Season
Portland Baroque Orchestra is offering subscriptions and single tickets for their 40th anniversary season. Newly-named Artistic Director Julian Perkins will lead the orchestra in intimate concerts featuring audience favorites alongside lesser-known gems, including Handel’s Messiah, a beloved holiday tradition played on all period instruments. Learn more at www.pbo.org “I am both honored and excited to… More
A Sunday Brunch Recipe for Mother’s Day
Sunday Brunch host Suzanne Nance loves to explore Oregon’s foodie culture, and what better way than to go straight to the chefs of some of our most beloved restaurants and vineyards. Just in time for Mother’s Day, we are delighted to share the recipe for Crispy Chicken & Waffles by Chef Norma Buchholz from Brooks Winery…. More
Learn more: Young Artist in Residence
All Classical Portland’s Young Artists In Residence (YAIR) program is designed to foster creative growth for emerging artists. During the residency, young musicians will enjoy the opportunities to expand and deepen engagement with audiences as well as with other musicians and composers through All Classical Portland’s expansive network. All Classical Portland’s 2022 Young Artist in… More
2022: Words of the Year from our Listeners
On the January 2, 2022 episode of Sunday Brunch, host Suzanne Nance put out the call: what is YOUR word for 2022? The responses poured in, and we are so pleased to share these inspiring words from YOU, our listeners! What’s your word for 2022? Gather inspiration below! View and download the full list here…. More
Get to know Composer in Residence Lauren McCall
This summer, All Classical Portland welcomes three new Composers in Residence: Lauren McCall, Jasmine Barnes, and Keyla Orozco! These residencies are co-hosted by N M Bodecker Foundation as part of the Recording Inclusivity Initiative, a program designed to change America’s playlist by recording classical works by composers from historically excluded communities. The station’s three resident composers and their musical… More
Our 2019 Artist in Residence Hunter Noack on CBS This Morning
All Classical Portland’s 2019 Artist in Residence Hunter Noack continues to reimagine the concert hall by taking music to the great outdoors through his series In A Landscape. He brings a 9-foot Steinway grand piano on a flatbed trailer to National Parks, urban greenspaces, working ranches, farms, and historical sites for classical music concerts that… More
Oregon Symphony: Notations
Every musician’s story has a beginning. That first note, that first instrument, that first song. It is unique to the artist, often inspired by their heritage, personal history, and journey in life. Over the course of Notations, Oregon Symphony’s latest digital series, you will experience the deep connection between musical expression and culture through the… More
Oregon Symphony: Carlos @ 18
Oregon Symphony is creating a digital destination for music: Studio 125, your one-stop online location for everything digital from your Oregon Symphony. You can discover popular digital series from OSO in Studio 125 including: Symphony Storytime, Essential Sounds, Minute for Music, Listening Room, and so much more! This week on Carlos @ 18: a tribute… More
Oregon Symphony: Symphony Storytime
Welcome to Symphony Storytime, a fun and unique video series from the Oregon Symphony, designed for pre-K through elementary aged children and their families to experience popular story books. Each episode is entertaining and educational, and includes a great children’s story narrated by a master storyteller, with accompaniment by an Oregon Symphony musician or guest… More