What is a Ballet?
Ballet is a term used to describe both a style of dance and an art form. Did you know that ballet has long been connected to classical music? Many famous… Read more What is a Ballet? →
Three Musical Works Inspired by Fairytales
Do you enjoy reading fairytales? Perhaps you’ve watched adaptations of these stories in movies or TV shows. Fairytales have a unique ability to captivate people of all ages and provide… Read more Three Musical Works Inspired by Fairytales →
What is a Reed Quintet?
*This blog post was written by All Classical Radio’s Fall 2024 intern Dexter Hidalgo. In our previous music terms post, we learned about the string quartet, a small chamber group… Read more What is a Reed Quintet? →
ICAN Become… A Choir Director
Join 11-year-old Ryker as he makes beautiful music on his quest to become a Choir Director. Ryker loves to sing and sings in the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral youth choir. He… Read more ICAN Become… A Choir Director →
What is a String Quartet?
Now that we’ve explored two powerhouse genres in classical music (the symphony and the opera), it’s time to learn another historically significant music term—the string quartet! Have you ever heard… Read more What is a String Quartet? →
What is an Opera?
Opera is a term used to describe both a genre of music AND, in a broader sense, something dramatic, emotional, and larger-than-life. Opera has been around for centuries and performed… Read more What is an Opera? →
Nature Walk through Music – Late Summer Edition
Did you know you don’t even have to leave your house to experience nature? As we approach the end of summer and get ready for the school year, why not… Read more Nature Walk through Music – Late Summer Edition →
Play It Forward – Katelyn Nguyen
Music that inspires one of 2024 All Classical Radio’s Youth Artist Ambassadors, Katelyn Nguyen. Meet Katelyn Nguyen. A Bassoonist and one of All Classical Radio’s Youth Artist Ambassadors for 2024.We… Read more Play It Forward – Katelyn Nguyen →
FREE Concert in the Park
ICAN is pleased to work with Portland Parks & Recreation during Portland’s Summer Free for All series. On Thursday, August 29th, enjoy a free concert featuring Your Song My Song,… Read more FREE Concert in the Park →