norman lebrecht
December 10, 2025
All Classical Radio in Portland, Oregon, has a new president and CEO, starting next month.
He is the former Performance Today broadcaster Fred Child, who left NPR six weeks ago after 25 years at the mike.
Child, 62, was born in Alabama and grew up in Portland.
‘Fred has been a leader in connecting music-makers with music-lovers, and advancing access to the arts with a passion and approach that is absolutely infectious. He brings an ambitious strategic vision for our arts network, guided by a deep understanding of and appreciation for public media. We are proud to welcome him to All Classical Radio,’ says All Classical Radio Board Chair Elaine Durst.