On 1 June 2010 Radio Netherlands Worldwide is starting RNW Classical, a 24-hour web radio station playing classical music from the Netherlands: www.rnwclassical.com.

The emphasis in this English-language programme is on Dutch classical music, performed by orchestras, ensembles and soloists based in the Netherlands. The major international repertoire will, of course, be represented too. RNW Classical will also open up RNW’s extensive music archives to international audiences.

Radio Netherlands Worldwide is programming RNW Classical 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Both the daily radio programming and background information can be found on the new station’s website.

RNW Classical can be heard at www.rnwclassical.com and via RNW’s websites in ten languages.