Klara is a
Belgian radio station
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operated by the
Flemish
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public broadcaster
Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroep
The VRT (), is the national public-service broadcaster for the Flemish Community of Belgium.
History
VRT is the successor to a succession of organisations. The Belgian National Institute of Radio Broadcasting was known as the Nationaal Inst ...
(VRT). Its output is primarily focussed on
classical music, but also includes
jazz
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and
world music.
The name is derived from Klassieke Radio, which translates as "Classical Radio".
History
Klara was launched on 2 December 2000 as successor to
VRT Radio 3
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* Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie
The VRT (), is the national public-service broadcaster for the Flemish Community of Bel ...
. The change of name marked the introduction of a new programming style aimed at broadening the appeal of VRT's classical music channel.
Logos and identities
VRT Klara logo (2000-2008).svg, VRT Klara's logo used from 2 December 2000 to 31 January 2008.
VRT Klara logo.svg, VRT Klara's previous logo used from 1 February 2008 to 1 December 2020.
See also
*
List of radio stations in Belgium
The following is a list of radio stations in Belgium.
Public broadcasters
Belgium has three public broadcasters, one for each national language.
* The Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie (VRT) for the Dutch-speaking Flemish Community ...
References
External links
*
Radio stations established in 2000
Dutch-language radio stations in Belgium
Classical music radio stations
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