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The World Classical Network (WCN) is an internet-delivery classical radio broadcasting service owned by CCB Media in
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. The service has been in existence since February 1998, when it was owned and operated by
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. It filled a void left by the demise of the U. S. version of Classic FM, the classical music satellite service of SW Networks.


Stations

WCN programming is carried on Cape Cod Broadcasting's WFCC-FM, licensed to
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. WFCC is the WCN flagship station. The service is also syndicated, with the following affiliates: * WCRI-FM/95.9 ("Classical 95.9")
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* WSCS/90.9 ("Classical 90.9")
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Hosts

Current hosts on the World Classical Network include Mark Calder, Don Spencer, and Larry King. Longtime classical announcer Steve Murphy joined the WCN as morning host on September 16, 2008.


References


External links


Old official website
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