SR 2 KulturRadio

SR 2 KulturRadio is Saarland's classical voice, but it plays for a wider audience. The programming is curated with a scholar's ear and a DJ's timing - expect Bach cantatas alongside Ligeti string quartets. The morning slot is the weakest link: too much talk, not enough music. But from midday onward, the station finds its stride. You'll hear German radio's obsession with high-fidelity sound: recordings are crisp, masters selected with care. The presenters are passionate without being stuffy. They'll tell you why a particular interpretation of Beethoven's late quartets matters. It's a classical…