BR Klassik

As the cultural station of Bavarian Broadcasting, BR Klassik is dedicated not only to classical music but also integrates a broad spectrum of jazz, world music, and film music into its programming. The station serves as a central anchor point for musical life in Bavaria and beyond. With deep roots in the regional and international cultural scene, the programme offers in-depth journalistic coverage of major events, such as the Bayreuth Festival or the Salzburg Festival. The channel sees itself as a mediator, providing both concert recordings and analytical contributions, interviews with artists, and current cultural policy reporting.

A distinctive feature of BR Klassik is its close personnel and organisational connection to the ensembles of Bavarian Broadcasting. The BR Symphony Orchestra, the Munich Radio Orchestra, and the BR Choir significantly shape the station’s editorial profile. Beyond simply broadcasting concert recordings and CD productions, the station serves as a platform for the contemporary music series musica viva and supports young talent development through projects such as the ARD Music Competition. Beyond traditional radio, the broadcaster distributes its content through various digital channels, including the ARD Audiothek and the ARD Mediathek, to complement its music journalism offering in a multimedia format.