ČRo D-dur

ČRo D-dur is the Czech Republic's classical radio station, a dedicated outlet that treats music with reverence. The programmers clearly know their stuff, mixing Dvořák's familiar melodies with deeper cuts from Janáček and Smetana. Mornings are calmer, but patience pays off later, when full opera broadcasts and chamber recitals take over. Some might find the schedule a bit stiff, but that's part of its charm. It's unashamedly highbrow, yet accessible. You'll hear a violin concerto you forgot existed, then a modern piece from a Prague conservatoire graduate. All in Czech, though the music speaks…