Radio SRF 2 Kultur is one of six radio channels operated by

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(SRF), the

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division of the

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organisation

SRG SSR The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (german: Schweizerische Radio- und Fernsehgesellschaft; french: Société suisse de radiodiffusion et télévision; it, Società svizzera di radiotelevisione; rm, Societad Svizra da Radio e Televisiun; SRG ...

. First started in 1956 (at the same time as the introduction of

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) as DRS 2, the channel was relaunched under its present name on 16 December 2012.

Programming

As its name implies, Radio SRF 2 Kultur is a cultural channel. Its programming is designed to appeal to listeners of all ages for whom knowledge and learning are sources of interest and pleasure. The channel's speech content consists of features, talks, drama, readings, magazine and discussion programmes in which the emphasis is on dealing with matters extensively and in depth. "

Art music Art music (alternatively called classical music, cultivated music, serious music, and canonic music) is music considered to be of high phonoaesthetic value. It typically implies advanced structural and theoretical considerationsJacques Siron, ...

" forms the major part of the channel's musical output; however, this category is not confined to classical but also includes challenging examples from the genres of pop,

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and

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Listeners' club

Listeners to Radio SRF 2 Kultur may join ''SRF Kulturclub'' which publishes a monthly magazine, organizes activities related to the channel's programmes and other cultural activities, and offers its members reduced admission to selected events.

Reception

Radio SRF 2 Kultur is available in German-speaking Switzerland on FM, in all of Switzerland via DAB and cable, across Europe via satellite, and worldwide via the Internet.

Former logos

File:DRS 2.svg, 2001–2007 File:DRS 2 (2007).svg, 2007–2012

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Radio Srf 2 Kultur 1956 establishments in Switzerland German-language radio stations in Switzerland Radio stations established in 1956