YAIR UPDATE: Amir AvskerAmir Avsker is a talented young violinist, pianist, composer, and conductor who served as All Classical and ICAN Radio’s 2023-2024 Young Artist in Residence (YAIR). Amir recently launched a new music festival called The Classical Northwest, which is taking place around Portland and Beaverton, OR from July 28 – August 8, 2026. We caught up with Amir recently to learn more about what he’s been up to since his time as YAIR. My time as All Classical’s YAIR taught me that classical music is a living, breathing community, and The Classical Northwest is my way of giving back. All Classical Radio is the Official Media Sponsor of The Classical Northwest.