Sveriges Radio P2
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P2 is one of the four main radio channels operated by Sweden's national publicly funded radio broadcasting organization Sveriges Radio
(SR). It broadcasts music (principally classical music and jazz) and also carries educational programming as well as programmes in minority languages.
The channel began life in 1955 as Sweden's second radio channel. In 1966, SR gave its channels distinct profiles, making P2 the channel for education, regional programming, and "serious" music. Regional radio later became local radio and was moved to P3 – still later to P4
– leaving P2 with the profile it has today.
The music played on P2 is mostly classical
in the broadest sense (from the earliest known compositions to 20th-century and contemporary works), but also features jazz
, folk
and "world music
": in this respect P2 can be compared to many other similar public radio stations around the world, such as ABC Classic FM
, BBC Radio 3
, CBC Radio 2, DR P2
, France Musique
, Polskie Radio Dwójka, RDP Antena 2
, RNE Radio Clásica
, WDR 3, and Ylen Klassinen.
Programming in minority languages is provided by SR Sisuradio, SR Sameradion, and SR International. Educational programmes from Utbildningsradion are also broadcast on P2. These educational and minority programmes, however, constitute only a small part of P2's schedule, and they are mainly broadcast in the early morning and in the afternoon.
SR also produces an all-music version of P2 under the name "P2 Musik" in which the minority-language and educational programming is replaced by music (largely from the webradio channel SR Klassiskt). This is available on the web and, in the capital only, on 96.2 FM from P2's Stockholm transmitter. The minority-language and educational content thus replaced is available in Stockholm as part of the programming of SR's P6 International channel on 89.6 FM.
Sveriges Radio
Sveriges Radio AB – Swedish Radio Ltd – is Sweden's national publicly funded radio broadcaster. The Swedish public-broadcasting system is in many respects modelled after the one used in the United Kingdom, and Sveriges Radio - like Sveriges Television - shares many characteristics with...
(SR). It broadcasts music (principally classical music and jazz) and also carries educational programming as well as programmes in minority languages.
The channel began life in 1955 as Sweden's second radio channel. In 1966, SR gave its channels distinct profiles, making P2 the channel for education, regional programming, and "serious" music. Regional radio later became local radio and was moved to P3 – still later to P4
Sveriges Radio P4
SR P4 is one of the four main radio networks from Sveriges Radio. It targets the entire population and is the corporation's most popular radio channel. In the daytime on weekdays its is used by 25 different local stations, but in the evening and weekends it broadcasts national programming...
– leaving P2 with the profile it has today.
The music played on P2 is mostly classical
Classical music
Classical music is the art music produced in, or rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present times...
in the broadest sense (from the earliest known compositions to 20th-century and contemporary works), but also features jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
, folk
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
and "world music
World music
World music is a term with widely varying definitions, often encompassing music which is primarily identified as another genre. This is evidenced by world music definitions such as "all of the music in the world" or "somebody else's local music"...
": in this respect P2 can be compared to many other similar public radio stations around the world, such as ABC Classic FM
ABC Classic FM
ABC Classic FM is a classical music radio station available in Australia, and internationally online. It is operated by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation . It was established in 1976 as "ABC-FM", and later for a short time was known as "ABC Fine Music" , before adopting its current name...
, BBC Radio 3
BBC Radio 3
BBC Radio 3 is a national radio station operated by the BBC within the United Kingdom. Its output centres on classical music and opera, but jazz, world music, drama, culture and the arts also feature. The station is the world’s most significant commissioner of new music, and its New Generation...
, CBC Radio 2, DR P2
DR Radio
DR Radio is the part of DR, the Danish national broadcasting corporation, concerned with radio programming.- Analogue radio :*P1 - "Thought-provoking radio": factual programming, reports, discussion and debate on public affairs, society and the community, plus in-depth news...
, France Musique
France Musique
France Musique is a French public radio station devoted to music, including classical music and jazz. France Musique was created in 1954 as Chaîne Haute-Fidélité then renamed 1958 as France IV Haute Fidélité, then RTF Haute Fidélité in 1963, and finally France Musique in same year...
, Polskie Radio Dwójka, RDP Antena 2
RDP Antena 2
Antena 2 is one of the three national radio channels produced by the Portuguese public broadcasting entity Rádio e Televisão de Portugal, the others being Antena 1 and Antena 3....
, RNE Radio Clásica
RNE Radio Clásica
Radio Clásica is a Spanish radio station, owned and operated by Radio Nacional de España, formerly known as Radio 2. Broadcast Classical music 24 hours a day.-External links:*...
, WDR 3, and Ylen Klassinen.
Programming in minority languages is provided by SR Sisuradio, SR Sameradion, and SR International. Educational programmes from Utbildningsradion are also broadcast on P2. These educational and minority programmes, however, constitute only a small part of P2's schedule, and they are mainly broadcast in the early morning and in the afternoon.
SR also produces an all-music version of P2 under the name "P2 Musik" in which the minority-language and educational programming is replaced by music (largely from the webradio channel SR Klassiskt). This is available on the web and, in the capital only, on 96.2 FM from P2's Stockholm transmitter. The minority-language and educational content thus replaced is available in Stockholm as part of the programming of SR's P6 International channel on 89.6 FM.
External links
- Official website
- P2 Riks schedule - available on FM across the country (except Stockholm) and via the web
- P2 Musik schedule - available on FM in Stockholm and via the web