VPR Classical

American public radio built classical music presence through educational mission and listener support instead of advertising revenue - model that shapes everything about programming. VPR Classical operates at 64kbps, constraint that seems strange for classical music demanding subtle fidelity until you consider that many classical listeners stream while doing other activities. Lower bitrate serves portability over perfectionistic listening. Programming spans repertoire from early Baroque through contemporary classical composition. Presentation emphasizes educational context - announcers describ…