WWNO Classical

WWNO Classical is the soundtrack to New Orleans' quieter corners. Where the city's jazz and brass bands dominate, this station offers a necessary counterpoint. The programming moves from Baroque to contemporary, with a strong leaning toward American composers: Copland and Barber appear frequently, alongside European heavyweights. The morning block tends toward lighter chamber works: Mozart divertimentos, Bach cello suites. By afternoon, the symphonies roll in. It's not flashy, and that's the appeal. This is a classical radio United States station for people who actually listen, not just backgr…