First of all, hello everyone! I'm a former classical music announcer, having worked at two commercial classical music stations in this Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota, area. Although both commercial classic stations folded, non-commercial classical music radio is thriving here! We have KSJN, St. Paul, the flagship station of Minnesota Public Radio, which is mainly classical -- perhaps 80 percent; and WCAL, Northfield, which is a combination of classics and public affairs. In the main, they program classical music. Thus, with the heavy concentration of classical music radio in a greater Twin Cities area of less that two million -- this is a phenomenal! Add to that two full time orchestras, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Minnesota Orchestra; and the classics are alive and well. Darned if I will ever get used to the name, "Minnesota Orchestra," though. I favor the old "Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra.":) But the caliber of professional musicianship is still high, whichever the name! And they don't have to play in Northrop Auditorium anymore.:) Best, Jim Stokes [log in to unmask]