University Of Oregon - KWAX

KWAX starts its day with a bang. Ludwig van Beethoven at 9 AM, followed by something rare from the university's archives. This is not your typical classical radio. As a classical radio station from the United States, it forges its own path. The playlist mixes warhorses with discoveries. You'll hear Bach's Brandenburgs one moment, then the hypnotic repetitions of John Adams the next. The presenters are academics who love to talk, but their insights are worth hearing. Evenings focus on chamber music, intimate and engaging. Weekends bring full operas, often recorded live at the university. The so…