Classical radio is one of the easiest things to leave on all day. Whether you want something calm for work, a soundtrack for dinner or a full symphony on a quiet evening, some of America’s best-known classical stations stream live and free, and you can play them right here on Teleadio.
Here are five to start with, from New York to the West Coast.
WQXR 105.9 FM (New York)
WQXR 105.9 FM
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WQXR is New York City’s classical station and part of New York Public Radio. If you like the idea of tuning in to the same station New Yorkers hear on their kitchen radios, this is a great first pick.
WFMT 98.7 (Chicago)
WFMT 98.7 Chicago
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WFMT is Chicago’s classical and fine arts station. Its station listing also mentions folk music, so you may hear a little more variety than on a strictly classical feed.
Classical KUSC 91.5 (Los Angeles)
Classical KUSC 91.5
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KUSC is a public classical station based in Los Angeles. It’s a nice choice if you’re on the West Coast and want a station that keeps your local time zone, or if you just want to hear what Southern California is listening to.
Classical KING FM
Classical KING FM
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Classical KING FM streams its main station around the clock. Search for “Classical King” and you’ll also find its separate Evergreen channel, another all-classical stream from the same station.
WRTI Classical (Philadelphia area)
WRTI Classical
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WRTI is a Pennsylvania station whose classical stream is tagged for both classical and choral music. If you’d rather switch moods later, WRTI also has a separate 90.1 Jazz stream you can find in Search.
Find more classical stations
These five are only the beginning. Type “classical,” “opera” or “symphony” into Search to see stations from around the world. To find a station near you, open the Radio list and use the state and region filter. For example, pick New York, Illinois, California or Pennsylvania to see what else is streaming there.
Make it part of your day
Press play on any station above and Teleadio’s sticky player keeps the music going while you browse the rest of the site. You can check the TV Guide or look through the TV categories without interrupting your symphony. If you find a station you love, save it to your favorites with a free Teleadio account so it’s one tap away next time.
A few easy ways to use classical radio:
- Focus time: keep the volume low while you work or study.
- Dinner music: put on a station while you cook or eat with family.
- Wind down: swap the evening news for a quieter station before bed.
Teleadio is a search engine and directory. The stations are streamed by their owners, which is why you’ll see their ads during breaks.
