Denis 🌏

What are some folks' favorite classical music radio stations on the web? I find most of the US classical music stations to be blegh, playing nothing but pleasant pieces for background easy listening.

I'd say when I want someone to just pick something for me I most often listen to #BBC #Radio3 (sometimes live, sometimes some of the recorded broadcasts). #WQXR also, sometimes.

Any other recommendations? Doesn't have to be English-language. Thanks! 🙏

#classicalMusic #radio @classicalmusic

Aug 1, 2023 at 1:48pmWeb
Show threadDenis 🌏Aug 1, 2023
Thanks everyone for the great suggestions so far! Bookmarking!
Show threadnathanlovestreesAug 1, 2023

@constantorbit @classicalmusic my local NPR station plays some decent deep cuts at times (it's funny thinking about classical music that way 😂)

https://wysu.org/listen

Listen

WYSU 88.5 FM
Show threadG SircAug 1, 2023
@constantorbit @classicalmusic I used to enjoy streaming Concertzender (from Denmark) years ago. Haven't listened to them for a while though. I listen to my local classical music station (MPR) on the radio in the kitchen when I cook. They're wildly uneven, but they can pleasantly surprise.
Show threadEva-clearlyAug 1, 2023
@constantorbit @classicalmusic Danish National Radio DR P2 though chatty during day programme but great live or recorded concerts in evening programme. German BR Klassik just 🤩 in general. + subscription to #Idagio.
Show threadDenis 🌏Aug 1, 2023
@edupont_clearly ooh, will definitely check on German BR Klassik and yes I have an #Idagio subscription, just sometimes I'm lazy and want someone else to pick something for me (yes I know Idagio makes suggestions too). Thanks!
Show threadIngenieurbüro⚡️Aug 1, 2023
@constantorbit @edupont_clearly Beside BR Klassik I listen also to
NRK Klassisk (Norway)
NPO Radio4 Klassiek (Netherland)
WDR 3 (Germany, sometimes talks)
Sveriges Radio P2 (Sweden, sometimes talks)
Mostly in the evening, the stations broadcast only music. Especially in the advent season, the NRK broadcasts a nice set of mostly classical Christmas related music, called "Julekanalen".
Show threadPete WrightAug 1, 2023
@classicalmusic @constantorbit I like KUSC in the states myself, but it’s my local station so am a bit biased. They do have a bunch of good streams in addition to the live broadcast.
Show threadDenis 🌏Aug 1, 2023
@pete_wright oh, I should have mentioned KUSC as well, I do listen to them occasionally. I think I need to organize my bookmarks a little better...
Show threadLe BelgeAug 1, 2023

@constantorbit @classicalmusic

My favorite is RNZ Concert.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/concert

RNZ Concert

RNZ
Show threadMichael TikasinghAug 1, 2023
@constantorbit @classicalmusic @tgodell
Give this a listen: WUKY HD2 essential Classics
https://tunein.com/radio/WUKY-HD-2-913-s67052/
WUKY HD-2, WUKY-HD2 91.3 FM, Lexington-Fayette, US | Free Internet Radio | TuneIn

WUKY HD-2 - The world's best classical compositions, complete & uninterrupted many played from the original vinyl LPs.

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Show threadAndrés Villaveces NiñoAug 1, 2023
@constantorbit @classicalmusic Radio Classique (France) often has good programming. Also Radio Suisse Romande. A truly excellent network for classical music is Kolhamusica from Israel (https://kolhamusica.com/).