WNYC Operavore

WNYC Operavore knows exactly what it is. This is opera, straight up. No crossover pop, no diluted classical-lite. You'll hear Verdi and Puccini staples, sure, but also more adventurous programming - Think John Adams and Kaija Saariaho alongside the standard canon. The curation respects both newcomers and seasoned opera buffs. A Saturday afternoon might feature a full Ring cycle excerpt, weekday mornings offer bite-sized arias. The audio quality is solid even at 48kbps, though you'll want decent headphones for the dynamic range. It's a music radio United States that doesn't dumb things down. If…