Just wondering if any classical stations ever flip to playing all Christmas songs around the holidays? The only one I've found from Google searching is WQXR's Christmas stream:
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Do any classical stations ever do all Christmas songs?
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Yes. There is KING 98.1 HD3 in Seattle. The Classical Christmas channel. I believe it's year round 24/7.Just wondering if any classical stations ever flip to playing all Christmas songs around the holidays? The only one I've found from Google searching is WQXR's Christmas stream:
Streams Page
Classical KING (FM 98.1) is a non-commercial classical music radio station in Seattle, WA, owned by Classic Radio, a nonprofit organization.
classicalking.org
Over-the-air classical broadcasters generally don't run all Christmas music until Christmas Eve. However, There was one exception I know of that occurred once a few years back. It was when the owners of Dallas' NPR news outlet, KERA-FM, took over the ownership of WRR-FM from the city of Dallas. The deal went through in early December of (I can't remember the year right now) and during the transition, WRR-FM played all Christmas classical music.
Classic FM (UK) have a Classic FM Christmas stream, but it doesn't appear over-the-air unlike the Christmas spin-offs of the various AC stations:Just wondering if any classical stations ever flip to playing all Christmas songs around the holidays? The only one I've found from Google searching is WQXR's Christmas stream:
Classic FM Christmas playlist – here’s how to listen
Listen to all the greatest classical Christmas music in one place online – it’s Classic FM Christmas!
www.classicfm.com
Thanks, I never knew of Classic FM til nowClassic FM (UK) have a Classic FM Christmas stream, but it doesn't appear over-the-air unlike the Christmas spin-offs of the various AC stations:
Classic FM Christmas playlist – here’s how to listen
Listen to all the greatest classical Christmas music in one place online – it’s Classic FM Christmas!
I'm finding most of this is streaming only, and just a few HD subchannels. With the exception of The Nutcracker, for me, listening to it is a little too reminecent of attending Catholic mass when I was growing up. Something I can live without remembering!
Here's the Christmas stream from KUSC.
www.kusc.org
Here's the Christmas stream from KUSC.
Listen Now | A Classical California Christmas - Classical KUSC
Enjoy 24/7 streaming of Classical Holiday favorites with A Classical California Christmas on KUSC.org or their free Smartphone apps. Happy holidays!
www.kusc.org
There are three types of stations I would like to be able to listen to. One would have nothing but the traditional tunes done in the traditional style, and of course that station would have Andy Williams, Nat King Cole, Perry Como, Bing Crosby and Ray Conniff.
Another, which I assume would sound like KUSC (I haven't tried it), would be mostly instrumental and mostly Christian with orchestras or organ or piano, with choirs singing most of the songs with words. I would call it either "Bah Humbug" or "The Grinch" because it wouldn't be any fun, completely serious.
And then there would be one with no high-energy music, intended for relaxing at night after a busy holiday. Lots of instrumentals.
Another, which I assume would sound like KUSC (I haven't tried it), would be mostly instrumental and mostly Christian with orchestras or organ or piano, with choirs singing most of the songs with words. I would call it either "Bah Humbug" or "The Grinch" because it wouldn't be any fun, completely serious.
And then there would be one with no high-energy music, intended for relaxing at night after a busy holiday. Lots of instrumentals.
Classical WRR 101.1 Dallas has gone all-Christmas/holiday the past few years and will do so again this year the day after Thanksgiving.
www.wrr101.org
Christmas and Sounds of the Season
The day after Thanksgiving, WRR101 transitions to its classical holiday offerings. This will continue through New Year’s Day with holiday music reflecting Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Solstice celebrations offered through Dec. 31.
Your home for the holidays – WRR101 | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
WRR101 celebrates the season again as Your Home for the Holidays! Join us as we play old and new classical favorites to bring joy and warmth to the season. Holiday Program Highlights: Christmas and Sounds of the Season The day after Thanksgiving, WRR101 transitions to its classical holiday...
www.wrr101.org
Christmas and Sounds of the Season
The day after Thanksgiving, WRR101 transitions to its classical holiday offerings. This will continue through New Year’s Day with holiday music reflecting Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Solstice celebrations offered through Dec. 31.
Thanks Chip!Classical WRR 101.1 Dallas has gone all-Christmas/holiday the past few years and will do so again this year the day after Thanksgiving.
Your home for the holidays – WRR101 | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
WRR101 celebrates the season again as Your Home for the Holidays! Join us as we play old and new classical favorites to bring joy and warmth to the season. Holiday Program Highlights: Christmas and Sounds of the Season The day after Thanksgiving, WRR101 transitions to its classical holiday...
Christmas and Sounds of the Season
The day after Thanksgiving, WRR101 transitions to its classical holiday offerings. This will continue through New Year’s Day with holiday music reflecting Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Solstice celebrations offered through Dec. 31.