Fred Child.
In Wednesday’s (12/10) Inside Radio (Nashville), an unsigned article reports, “Fred Child has been named the new President and CEO of ‘All Classical Radio’ KQAC Portland, OR (89.9) and will begin his new role on Jan. 2, 2026. He is best known for his 25-year run as host of American Public Media’s national classical music program ‘Performance Today.’ Child, who will relocate to Oregon from New York City, stepped down from the show in October…. In addition to hosting ‘Performance Today,’ Child served as the Emmy-winning announcer for PBS’s ‘Live From Lincoln Center,’ as well as the host of NPR’s ‘Creators @ Carnegie.’ Before joining American Public Media, Child was Music Director and Director of Cultural Programming and host of a live daily performance and interview program at WNYC New York, and, for a decade, a host at Oregon Public Broadcasting. Child grew up in Portland, OR, where he studied classical piano and jazz…. He succeeds Suzanne Nance, who announced her departure in July after 10 years with All Classical Radio. Since July, Greg Arntson has served as the media network’s Interim Chief Executive Officer. “