Classical music comes to 'TOP FM'

Classical music comes to 'TOP FM'

JAKARTA (JP): A new sound is coming to Jakarta, beginning on
Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. on TOP FM radio (89.7), says Charles Dean
Conrad, the radio's programing advisor.

The music of Bach, Beethoven, Handel and other great composers
will be heard each evening from 6 p.m. until midnight. These
sounds will emanate from TOP FM radio's new programing service --
Radio Klasik, he said.

"Radio Klasik is designed to bring classical music and the
fine arts to Jakarta and surrounding areas on FM Radio," Conrad
said in a press release.

As part of that objective, Radio Klasik will provide free
announcements for non-profit cultural organizations about their
scheduled cultural events, he said.

In addition, Radio Klasik plans to record concerts in Jakarta
by various groups for replay at a later date. These concerts
could possibly include the Jakarta Youth Orchestra, the Nusantara
Orchestra and visiting professional groups sponsored by cultural
and diplomatic organizations.

Radio Klasik will also explore the possibility of broadcasting
concerts by internationally-recognized orchestras, as recorded by
other radio stations throughout the world. A nine-concert series
from Radio Australia has been scheduled for October, November and
December. It is hoped that additional concerts from the BBC,
Radio France and the Salzburg Festival will also be made
available to Jakarta listeners. (hhr)