Radio Swiss Classic is a non-stop classical music station from Switzerland with no advertising, no news and no chat, just one piece after another from the baroque to the contemporary. It is run by the public broadcaster SRG SSR, it is available on DAB+, satellite and the internet, and you can hear it live on Radio Shuffle for free.
What Radio Swiss Classic Plays
The station's About page describes a classical programme from many periods and styles, mixing works by famous composers with lesser-known ones, with about half of the pieces having a Swiss connection. A small team of music editors selects the music in Studio Basel of Swiss Radio and Television, and professional announcers record short introductions. The station's website also includes a searchable music database, so you can look up the work you are hearing.
Announcements in Three Languages
According to German Wikipedia, pieces are announced in German, French and Italian, the three main Swiss national languages, without any news or spoken commentary in between. At night the programme switches to Notturno, an overnight service shared with other public radio stations. The site is also available in English, which suits international listeners.
From Telephone Broadcast to Satellite
Radio Swiss Classic has an unusual pedigree. As Wikipedia records, it began in 1956 as a special classical programme on Switzerland's telephone broadcasting service, an early way of piping radio down a phone line. In 1998 it moved to satellite as part of Swiss Satellite Radio, alongside sister channels Radio Swiss Jazz and Radio Swiss Pop. Today it is heard through cable, DAB+, satellite via Eutelsat Hotbird and the internet.
Music for Background Listening
Because there is no talk and no advertising, Radio Swiss Classic works well for work, study, reading or relaxing. Its Swiss roots show in the programming, and its steady, gentle flow makes it one of the easiest ways to keep classical music on in the background all day.
Listen to Radio Swiss Classic Free on Radio Shuffle
Tune in to Radio Swiss Classic on Radio Shuffle. No account, no app, no fee. Press play and let the music run.