Compact Discoveries is a series of one-hour, classical music radio programs, which, true to its title, introduces listeners to some of the most exciting and unusual compositions to be found on compact discs.   Award-winning host-producer-writer Fred Flaxman organizes his weekly hour of classical selections thematically:  “Brazilian Beats,” “Discs for Dishwashing,” “The Tune that Drove Composers Wild,” “The French Gershwin,” “The Cuban Gershwin,” “Best Music For Backrubs,” “Aaron Copland: The Brooklyn Cowboy,” “Fauré’s Fiascos”…and on and on.  Fred’s easy-going manner and wit, combined with his masterful grasp of musicology make him an ideal presenter and guide.  Listeners love the show, and broadcasters have nothing but praise for it: “If there is any hope of interesting more radio listeners in classical music, it will be because of programs like Compact Discoveries. The host, Fred Flaxman, makes this music accessible, fascinating and fun. Program directors across the country owe it to their listeners to add this terrific, imaginative, creative series to their schedules.”
– Jerry Carr, President and CEO, WXEL-TV-DT-FM

PRX’S MOST LICENSED PRODUCER AND/OR MOST LICENSED SERIES 3 YEARS RUNNING!

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Kathy Gronau is featured on Scanning the Dial with Marty Ronish discussing the state of classical music on radio while looking toward its future on emerging technologies.

What classical music radio needs most at this time?
How do you increase audience size and involvement?
What will be the impact of the Sirius-XM merger?

Read Kathy’s responses to these question here.