All Classical Radio Named Kaylee Nah Young Artist
The 17-year-old musician will begin her residency at the station this autumn.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Classical
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Sunset High School senior Kaylee Nah has been selected by All Classical Radio as the station's 2026-27 young artist in residence. The 17-year-old violinist and pianist will gain access to studio facilities and mentorship throughout the program.
Why it matters
The residency highlights the next generation of classical talent in the Portland area by providing professional resources and broadcast opportunities. It offers a local student a platform to hone her craft alongside station hosts and mentors.
Selected at age 17 following 11 years of formal violin training, the artist will hold the residence through June 2027. The full scope of future performance dates remains to be determined by station staff.
The players
Kaylee Nah
A 17-year-old violinist, pianist, and Sunset High School student who serves as co-concertmaster for the Portland Youth Philharmonic.
All Classical Radio
The Portland-based public radio station that hosts the young artist in residence program.
Anthea Kreston
A violinist who will serve as a mentor to the young artist during the residency.
The details
During the residency, Nah will utilize All Classical Radio studio time and station resources to further her musical development. She will also receive dedicated mentorship from station hosts and violinist Anthea Kreston. As part of her duties, Nah is scheduled to perform on the station's flagship live broadcast, Thursdays @ Three.
Timeline
Autumn 2026: Residency begins
June 2027: Residency concludes
Beyond the Bridges
This appointment continues the annual tradition of All Classical Radio's young artist in residence program. It reinforces the station's established role in supporting emerging regional talent through professional broadcast access.
Local listeners can look forward to hearing Nah perform on the station's live programming beginning this autumn. The residency runs through the end of the school year, providing regular exposure to her work on the airwaves.
The takeaway
Nah is a 2026 National YoungArts Award winner and has served twice as concertmaster for Carnegie Hall's NYO2. Keep an eye on the station's Thursdays @ Three schedule for her upcoming live broadcasts.
Further reading
For more on the local music scene and upcoming performances, visit the Classical section.
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