Abu Dhabi Classic FM Brings Symphonic Masterworks To UAE Airwaves

Nation’s first dedicated classical music radio station to support Abu Dhabi’s cultural events

Music lovers will be treated to the works of Beethoven, Mahler, Vivaldi and other legendary composers with the launch of Abu Dhabi Classic FM, which will begin broadcasting on 23rd October 2009 to celebrate the launch of the Abu Dhabi Classics 2010 season. Abu Dhabi Media Company (ADMC) today announced that the new radio station will be available to listeners in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain on 91.6 and 105.2FM.

Abu Dhabi Classic FM will deliver world class programming that will also include jazz and world music in addition to an inspiring classical repertoire. The station will also provide news and information on all events associated with the Abu Dhabi Classics 2010 season, beginning with the opening concert, which will feature The New York Philharmonic orchestra performing at the Emirates Palace auditorium in Abu Dhabi on 23rd October. This will be the start of a phased launch, which will see more programming and services being introduced over the next six months.

Karim Sarkis, Executive Director of Broadcast, ADMC said, “Abu Dhabi Classic FM will complement the capital’s cultural events while reaching out to a sophisticated and culturally attuned audience of decision makers that has never been tapped before, with a programming line up that is on par with international standards.”

“Abu Dhabi is growing in influence as the region’s cultural capital with events like the Abu Dhabi Classics and it is only fitting that ADMC lends its support by creating a new channel dedicated to classical music and cultural events,” said Abdulrahman Awadh al Harithi, Director of Abu Dhabi Radio Network. “This is only the latest milestone in Abu Dhabi Radio Network’s goal to cater to different audiences groups from one integrated media platform.”

“Interactivity will be a key factor in the success of Abu Dhabi Classic FM and we hope it will open classical music to a whole new generation of listeners,” said Phillip Matthews, English Services Manager, Abu Dhabi Radio Network. “Our aim is to educate and entertain and we are planning specialist programming, outreach programmes to schools, clubs and societies, along with news and information.”

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