Our value and purpose
The idea of making music that was originally composed during the course of the past 1000 years relevant to 21st century life may at first glance appear daunting.
However Classic FM is the media choice of nearly one fifth of the UK population.
So what are the ingredients that have made Classic FM the UK's most popular commercial radio station?
An extensive piece of research involving thousands of in-depth interviews, commissioned by Classic FM, identified that much of the success of Classic FM has come from a growing trend to seek environments that help cope with the stress of modern life. Classic FM seeks to improve the mood of the listener by providing an environment to relax, find balance and stir emotions. It's a mental breath of fresh air, restoring mind, body and spirit.
Classical music is at the heart of everything we do at Classic FM. Just take a look at our CD library with more than 150,000 tracks of the world's finest recordings, and you'll see why we believe classical music can and should be a part of everyone's lives - regardless of age, which is why the station starts young, with music education in schools an important part of its work.
Classic FM makes classical music a relevant part of the modern lifestyle. To achieve this, Classic FM plays familiar music alongside less known pieces, all chosen to uplift, soothe and stir the emotions. This approach is designed to make classical music as accessible to as many people as possible. It is underpinned by rigorous quality control, ensuring that listeners hear the very best recordings of their favourite music.
