Klara is a
Belgian radio station
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operated by the
Flemish
Flemish may refer to:
* Flemish, adjective for Flanders, Belgium
* Flemish region, one of the three regions of Belgium
*Flemish Community, one of the three constitutionally defined language communities of Belgium
* Flemish dialects, a Dutch dialec ...
public broadcaster
Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroep
The Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie ("Flemish Radio and Television broadcasting organisation"), shortened to VRT (), is one of the national public broadcasting, public service broadcasters for the Flemish Community of Belgium. Its c ...
(VRT). Its output is primarily focussed on
classical music
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, but also includes
jazz
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and
world music
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.
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. 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 (F ...
References
External links
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Radio stations established in 2000
Dutch-language radio stations in Belgium
Classical music radio stations
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