CRo Vltava (in 1992-2013 Czech Radio 3 - Vltava) is the former third programme of Czech Radio with a focus on culture. It was founded in 1972 and operated by Czechoslovak Radio until the end of 1991. Jaroslava Haladová has been the station's editor-in-chief since 2019.
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| Broadcast area |  Czech Republic |
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| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Czech |
| Format | Culture, art and classical music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Český rozhlas |
| History | |
First air date | 1972 |
| Links | |
| Website | vltava.rozhlas.cz |
The programme structure is dominated by programmes featuring older and contemporary classical music (around 40% of the airtime on weekdays). Jazz and alternative music (Jazz Evening, Jazz Morning, Mozaika), literary programmes (readings in progress, radio plays) and cultural journalism (Mozaika, Akcent) are also significantly represented - all with around 15% of the airtime. The station also includes special programme series, such as Spanish Year (2008). The station broadcasts 24 hours a day.
History
editThe Vltava station was established in 1972 and was a continuation of the Czechoslovak Radio Third programme for the demanding cultural audience, which had been in operation since 1964. Eight years later, it was divided into two national circuits; the Czech Vltava and the Slovak Radio Devín.
Broadcasting
editDigital broadcasting is mediated by terrestrial television standard DVB-T2, radio DAB+ and satellite broadcasting via Astra 3A satellite (position 23.5° East) in DVB-S2.
See also
editExternal links
edit- (in Czech) CRo Vltava official website