Even more classical music is coming to Asheville.
Starting on April 13, BPR Classic will broadcast a substantially stronger signal in the Asheville area, which means that an additional 200,000 people will be able to tune into the station’s classical music and late-night jazz.
It’s a milestone moment that our Classic listeners have anticipated for years. In late 2022, BPR’s Big Switch gave BPR News a larger broadcast footprint, but it also temporarily reduced the Asheville coverage for BPR Classic.
Now with a new transmitter on High Top mountain, we’re bringing BPR Classic home by restoring its original reach in and around Asheville.
What this means for Asheville listeners
Starting on April 13, our Asheville listeners should listen to BPR Classic on 90.5 FM instead of 107.9 FM for better reception and a clearer signal.
What this means for Mars Hill listeners
Mars Hill listeners may continue listening to BPR Classic on 107.9 FM. Some small pockets of the area may lose coverage but can continue to listen online, on our app or via smart speaker.
We’re excited to grow with our community and bring public radio to more listeners across Western North Carolina.
