Classical Radio – Lorin Maazel

The station is named after the American conductor Lorin Maazel (1930–2014), who among other things led the New York Philharmonic and was regarded as one of the defining orchestra conductors of his generation. The connection to his name makes clear that the programme is oriented towards the tradition of the great symphonic repertoire.

As a classical music offering from the United Arab Emirates, the station is aimed at listeners who specifically seek out orchestral works, concertos and chamber music. Typical of the genre are symphonies, solo concertos and opera overtures, whose sound is shaped by strings, woodwinds and percussion and unfolds over long pieces.

Anyone following the programme hears music that can be listened to in the background but that, on closer listening, reveals ever new details: timbres, tension arcs and dynamics. Further information on coverage area, frequencies or presenters is not available here.