Klara_(radio) References

Klara
Brussels;
Broadcast area	Flanders, Belgium
Frequency	FM: ; 89.5 Brussels and Flemish Brabant ; 89.9 Limburg ; 90.4 East and West Flanders ; 92.0 Antwerp City ; 96.4 Antwerp
Programming
Language(s)	Dutch
Format	Classical music; Jazz
Ownership
Owner	VRT
History
First air date	2 December 2000
Links
Website	klara.be

Klara is a Belgian radio station operated by the Flemish public broadcaster Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroep (VRT). Its output is primarily focussed on classical music, but also includes jazz and world music.^[1]

The name is derived from Klassieke Radio, which translates as "Classical Radio".^[2]

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.^[3]

Logos and identities

VRT Klara's logo used from 2 December 2000 to 31 January 2008.
VRT Klara's previous logo used from 1 February 2008 to 1 December 2020.

References

^ "About the Klara brand". VRT.be. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
^ "Radio 3 wordt Klara". VRT (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 June 2013. ... maar vooral de afkorting van 'klassieke radio'.
^ "Radio 3 wordt Klara". VRT (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 June 2013.