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John Pitman's latest conversation is with two artists who knew each other's work, but who had not worked together, before this project. In this bold new work, with a title taken from a poem by Robert Walters, the harp symbolizes the protagonist Earth, both fragile and powerful.

Terra Infirma was directly inspired by the experiences of its creative team. Composer Reena Esmail, who resides in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Altadena, was forced to evacuate her home during the catastrophic fires of January 2025. Harpist Yolanda Kondonassis, a committed advocate for the environment, is founder and director of the non-profit organization Earth at Heart.

Learn more on the All Classical Arts Blog: https://www.allclassical.org/pitman-review-terra-infirma/

In this interview with countertenor Randall Scotting, All Classical Radio's John Pitman uncovers the fascinating world of the castrati, music which was originally written for the superstars of the Baroque.

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All Classical Radio host Lisa Lipton sat down to chat with Zach Galatis, flute section member, piccolo soloist with the Oregon Symphony, and Assistant Professor of Flute at Portland State University (PSU) to hear more about his role as music director behind PSU’s first ever full-scale musical production, Spring Awakening.

Learn more on the All Classical Arts Blog: https://www.allclassical.org/psu-spring-awakening26/

French classical cellist Gautier Capuçon and his instrument becomes the voice of the Earth in an inspired album of world premiere recordings, in Gaïa.

All Classical Radio's Director of Music & Programming, John Pitman, recently spoke with Capuçon about the cellist's passion for music, concern for the earth in the age of climate change, and a love of doing "crazy things," such as climbing the French Alps near where he grew up.

Learn more on the All Classical Arts Blog: https://www.allclassical.org/pitman-reviews-capucon-gaia/

John Pitman Reviews: Christopher Tin's 'Song Offerings' by All Classical Radio

Host John Pitman speaks with pianist Marc-André Hamelin about his 92nd (!) album, 'Found Objects / Sound Objects.'

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All Classical Radio host John Pitman recently spoke with Portland violinist and Portland State University Professor of Violin, Tomás Cotik, about his unique approach to performing some of the most challenging works for solo violin around: the Caprices of Nicolo Paganini.

Learn more on the All Classical Arts Blog: https://www.allclassical.org/pitman-reviews-cotiks-paganini-capriccio/

John Pitman's latest conversation is with harpist Emily Levin, and a new group named Ember. They specialize in works for harp, violin and cello. Ember's new album (on Azica, to be released in September 2025) is titled "Birds of Paradise," which echoes one of the pieces on their album.

Learn more on the All Classical Arts Blog: https://www.allclassical.org/pitman-reviews-ember-birds-of-paradise/

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John Pitman Reviews: Benjamin Appl's 'For Dieter' by All Classical Radio