Frisky Radio Classics

Frisky Radio Classics lives up to its name. This is not your grandmother's classical station. The playlist favors lively, energetic pieces - think Vivaldi's Four Seasons on caffeine rather than Mahler's slow movements. You'll hear Mozart's overtures, Beethoven's scherzos, and the occasional contemporary minimalist piece that actually moves. The curation avoids the dirge-like recordings that give classical a bad name. Instead, it selects performances with verve and bite. The sound quality at 96kbps is decent for streaming classical - strings retain their clarity. The station operates from the U…