Classical music returns to South Florida radio

WLRN is stepping up to fill the classical music void in South Florida’s radio airwaves.

Beginning Aug. 10, the media company will change its HD-2 station from its current alternative news and talk format to classical music 24/7. The station is available through HD-capable radios, wlrn.org and iPhone and Android apps.

WLRN made the change after the Minnesota-based American Media Group announced earlier this month it was selling its three Classical South Florida radio stations to the religious broadcasting company American Public Media for $21.7 million.

“We understand the importance and impact classical music has in this community,” said WLRN general manager John LaBonia in a statement. “We provided it before Classical South Florida arrived in 2007 and we are happy to provide the service again.”

Here is a guide on how to get it: http://wlrn.org/wlrn-classical-hd2

This story was originally published July 31, 2015 at 3:09 PM with the headline "Classical music returns to South Florida radio."