NPO Radio 4 Concerten

NPO Radio 4 Concerten is the Netherlands' premier station for live classical performances. It's the concert arm of the Dutch public broadcaster, and it does exactly what the name promises: full-length performances, not just excerpts. If you've ever wanted to sit in the Concertgebouw without the plane ticket, this is the closest you'll get. The station broadcasts full symphonies and chamber pieces, often straight from Amsterdam's most hallowed halls. You'll hear Mahler's sprawling symphonies next to contemporary Dutch composers, and the sound quality is outstanding. The programming is adventuro…