RTHK Radio 4

RTHK Radio 4 is a curious anomaly in the classical world. It broadcasts from an unknown location, yet its programming suggests a deep knowledge of the repertoire. You'll hear Mozart's Requiem one hour, then a lesser-known Shostakovich quartet the next. The DJs speak English with a slight accent that's hard to place - maybe that adds to the mystique. The station's bitrate is modest at 70kbps, but somehow the strings still sound warm. It's not for audiophiles who demand lossless, but for those who care about curation over clarity. Late-night slots often feature obscure Baroque works - think Bach…