Classic FM

Classic FM proved that classical music radio could reach mainstream audiences without sacrificing quality. That's harder than it sounds. The station makes classical accessible without making it condescending. The programming mixes canonical works with contemporary classical, film scores, and occasionally surprising juxtapositions. A Bach prelude sits next to a modern composer's piece because both work in the same emotional register. The curation shows actual thought. Presenters clearly love the music. That's the difference between explaining classical music and helping listeners understand it.…