Ottava

Ottava takes classical radio seriously, and it shows. The programming leans toward the contemplative side of classical - think Debussy's preludes, Satie's gymnopedies, and the delicate works of Toru Takemitsu. Curation avoids the usual warhorses. You won't hear the same Beethoven symphonies on repeat. The late-night block is particularly good: all contemplative pieces with long silences between. That's the charm. This is what classical radio in Japan should sound like. To listen to Ottava online means embracing a slower pace. The station respects your attention. It never tries to fill every qu…