Radio Clásica
Radio Clásica is a Spanish free-to-air radio station owned and operated by Radio Nacional de España, the radio division of state-owned public broadcaster Radiotelevisión Española. It is the corporation's second radio station, and is known for broadcasting classical music.
It was launched on 22 November 1965 as the second RNE station. The station was initially simply referred to as "Segundo Programa". It received other names, such as "RNE 2" and "RNE C".
History
Launched in November 1965 as the "Segundo Programa" of RNE – and subsequently known as "RNE 2", later still as "RNE C" – Radio Clásica's schedule is made up of presenter-led programmes of classical music plus relays of concerts, other musical recitals, and complete operas.The station also showcases such genres as flamenco, folk music, zarzuela and jazz, as well as "established" popular music. It is unusual amongst Spanish radio stations in including no news bulletins in its schedules.
Current sample programmes
- 78 RPM Tu & Thu 13.00–14.00, repeating on Sa 2.00–3.00
- Andanzas Mo 23.00–00.00
- Ars Sonora Sat 01.00–02.00
- Longitud de onda Mo–Fr 11.00–12.00
- Fila cero Lu & Fr 20.00–22.00, Wed 19.00-22.00, Sat 12.00-14.00 & Su 11.30-14.00
- Música antigua Tu 23.00–0.00, replay the next Tu 3.00–4.00
- Música viva Fr 23.00–0.00
- Archivo de Radio Clásica We 1.00–2.00
- Solo jazz Mo, Wed, Fr 0.00–1.00, 13.00–14.00
- Sinfonía de la mañana Mo–Fr 8.00–9.30