Top six all-classical radio stations in the world? Any country..

[GammaGlobulin]

Dear Folks,

 

I don't get out much.

 

And, I do not experiment with listening to a wide-range of classical radio stations.

 

We know that dedicated classical radio stations have been falling by the wayside, for years, as tastes change in America.

 

However, we also know that, in Europe, there still exists a large population of listeners who are well-informed about classical, and have the time and interest to listen.

 

As for me, I have pretty much stuck with the NYC station, WQXR, for many years.

And, sometimes I mix it up by listening to the student-run classical music station at Columbia University, 

 

But, I gotta tell you that I think I am missing out, just by restricting my listening pleasure to America.

 

==============

 

Another thing: I used to love listening to UNDERGROUND STATIONS for jazz and underground rock....in the 60s.

 

Therefore, are there FAR BETTER, or slightly better, underground stations to listen to for ONLY CLASSICAL MUSIC....24-7?

 

I hate commercial breaks.

But, sometimes, I enjoy listening to VERY-WELL-INFORMED commentators discuss the music they choose to play.

 

PLEASE, PLEASE:  No need to offer up any underground stations that are not broadcasting SOLELY CLASSICAL MUSIC.....

This is not a JOKE Topic, after all.

 

I am getting tired, slightly, of just always clicking on one Classical Radio Station from NYC/New-Jersey....

 

And, in fact, I would PREFER to listen to European classical radio stations, and frequently.

 

So, any ideas?

I already googled this, but I think even Google does not know.

 

What would YOU do?

 

Hopefully, there are enough classical music lovers here who can provide expert opinions.

 

Thanks, Babe.....!

 

Best regards,

Gamma

 

 

 

 

[save the frogs]

Is 8 hours of continuous classic good enough for you?

 

Don't let me you don't like Vivaldi. 

 

 

[save the frogs]

Also, I noticed your brain power is dwindling lately.

 

Try this. 

 

 

[novacova]

The idea that somehow folks that listen to old ancient music are more refined is silly. It’s old and nothing new about. As civilization evolves and progresses, so does the music, may as well explore the vast depths and near infinite human imagination of music. Koreans make some amazing music, try giving that a shot.

[RupertIII]

Total of 36 stations to choose from, including classic stations.. You have to sign up but totally free, no catches.

 

https://www.globalplayer.com/

 

[GammaGlobulin]

8 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

Is 8 hours of continuous classic good enough for you?

 

Don't let me you don't like Vivaldi. 

 

 

 

I love Vivaldi, as I have already stated.

BUT....

 

I am asking about LIVE RADIO.... Live Radio Broadcasts, 24/7-365.

 

I have enough recorded classical music on Google Drive to last a lifetime.

 

I am NOT talking about recordings, no matter how great.

 

I enjoy when the DJs hit me up with something that I have never heard before.

 

You can only get this experience by listening to a top classical radio station.

 

 

Also, I sometimes enjoy listening to a Classical Radio Station on the internet, play in the background.

This keeps me in-touch with the world.....

 

At the very least, then I know that there is.....

SOMEBODY OUT THERE.....

 

Also, I like NYC, and so this is why I often listen the WQXR.....

But, there must be others....

 

What might there be in Vienna, for example?

I have no idea.

 

 

[GammaGlobulin]

5 minutes ago, novacova said:

The idea that somehow folks that listen to old ancient music are more refined is silly. It’s old and nothing new about. As civilization evolves and progresses, so does the music, may as well explore the vast depths and near infinite human imagination of music. Koreans make some amazing music, try giving that a shot.

 

If there is a classical music station in Korea, which I do not doubt, then please just list it here...

Minus the diatribe....

Thank you.

[save the frogs]

Spotify has lists... but you need to pay for Spotify

 

But I took a song from the list and found it on Youtube.

 

Thanks . I might start getting back into classical. It's relaxing as hell. 

 

 

 

 

[save the frogs]

 

[GammaGlobulin]

20 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

Spotify has lists... but you need to pay for Spotify

 

But I took a song from the list and found it on Youtube.

 

Thanks . I might start getting back into classical. It's relaxing as hell. 

 

 

 

 

 

aa.  YES.  You are correct.  You should, for your general wellbeing, get back into classical music, if you are as human as I.

 

I believe that we underestimate the importance of great music, simply due to the fact that many of us are unable to take the time to appreciate it.

 

bb. Please understand, when I say that I am interested in at least six classical radio stations, of high quality, I am not speaking of radio stations that are part of a huge conglomerate.

 

Are you old enough to recall when radio stations were privately owned?

Or, back in the 60s, we could listen to so-called underground radio stations?

 

cc. Who knows?  Perhaps we will need to listen to classical radio stations in Czechoslovakia just to get back to our classical-radio listening roots....

 

Because, for sure, many of the classical radio stations in the USA have either been closed down, or they are run by the same company, and offer up the same uninteresting pablum. 

 

And, let us be clear, when I spell pablum as PABLUM, I really mean PABULUM...or.....DO I....Mr. L.  You always criticize me for my terrible spelling, but this time, I think I am correct.

 

NO, Mr. L....  YOU are correct:  PABULUM is the correct spelling, and you are always correct, MR. L.....concerning spellings and misspellings.

 

dd.  I would say, as the Frog has Said:

 

If one can have a reliable list of about 5 or 6 classical radio stations, ready to click upon, throughout one's day....then....

This will improve one's feelings of wellbeing, and will add to good health.

 

Let us not forget, as well, that cows who listen to Mozart produce more milk.

 

=====================

 

You guys can do what you like.

I, for one, derive a great deal of pleasure from listening to LIVE classical radio stations, when they are available, now, these days, on my computer...through...

THE MIRACLE of the INTERNET.

 

ee.  I just need to broaden my knowledge of which radio stations might be the best,...because, in fact...

There are just to many radio stations to sift through....

THOUSANDS, in fact, and...

I haven't the time.

 

Perhaps, and I do believe, others here might be very interested in this Topic.

 

Tks, guys and gals....

 

I know that women also enjoy listening to Classical Music on Live Radio Broadcasts....

And not just cooking shows on YouTube....

 

Note:  Forget about YouTube.....for great classical radio stations, I think.  Far better to just click on the site of each Radio Station, and also listen to the ads....and the commentary.  Most good radio stations offer up interesting ads.....and I enjoy them when the ads are interesting to me.

 

 

 

 

So...This is only ONE out of SIX....or a DOZEN....around the world.....

 

Any ideas about the rest?????

 

 

 

 

 

[GammaGlobulin]

I would also like to mention the FREE benefits of being able to listen to Classical Music radio stations one might have....

Left behind, after moving to Asia.

 

Listening to a favorite classical radio station that one had often listened to, in one's youth, based in one's home country...

Is now, and has been for decades, as simple as hooking oneself up to the internet, and then clicking on the proper radio-station website link.

 

Therefore, in the respect, we are all very lucky.

We just need to know which Classical Radio Stations do a good job making their content available, and without interruption, on the internet.

 

Sure, some classical stations broadcasting on the internet might be somewhat restricted due to lack of funding, and so they might not be recommended for the meticulous listener..

But, I suppose, that many are, and these orgs are willing to spend enough to provide great bandwidth, in order to offer supremely high audio quality.....

 

Think of it this way, I say:

 

aa.  Listening to a great classical radio station from home is a simple as pie, once you know which on to click on.

 

CONVERSELY.....

 

bb.  Trying to get Stilton Cheese delivered to your door, just as easily, and for free....is....

 

IMPOSSIBLE.

 

cc.  WHAT ABOUT STILTON CHEESE?

 

When all is said and done, and all the benefits considered....

 

I would FAR and AWAY prefer to listen to a quality classical radio station, rather than have a steady supply of Stilton Cheese....if I could choose only one or the other.

 

Classical Music is far more healthy, as well.

 

I know you must agree with me.

 

This is why:  I never become overwrought at the thought that I might not be able to taste Stilton Cheese, ever again, in my entire life.

BUT, if someone told me that I would never be able to listen to JS Bach, broadcast from Columbia University radio station, via the internet....

Then, this would be a tragedy...for me.

 

One cannot live by Stilton Cheese, alone.

 

Music is just FAR MORE IMPORTANT than cheese, is what I am saying.